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100 1 _aKing, William Lyon Mackenzie,
_d1874-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Secret of Heroism: A Memoir of Henry Albert Harper
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-08-01
508 _aProduced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Ron Tolkien & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The Secret of Heroism: A Memoir of Henry Albert Harper" by W. L. Mackenzie King is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work documents the life and heroism of Henry Albert Harper, who tragically drowned while attempting to save a young woman from an icy river. The memoir not only captures the dramatic events surrounding his death but also seeks to explore the deeper qualities of character and ideals that defined Harper's short life. The opening of the memoir recounts the heartfelt societal homage to Henry Albert Harper after his tragic death during a rescue attempt. It details a public meeting held to honor his sacrifice, culminating in the decision to erect a memorial statue symbolizing heroism. King reflects on Harper’s courageous act, emphasizing his commitment to high ideals of duty and love for others. The text serves as a prelude to the narrative that will delve deeper into Harper's character, motivations, and the influences of his upbringing, portraying him as a figure whose life, albeit brief, left a lasting impact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHarper, Henry Albert, 1873-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60039
999 _c100865
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