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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 2 _aA Terrible Coward
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-11-06
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"A Terrible Coward" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written during the late 19th century, set in a small fishing village in Cornwall. The story revolves around a dangerous swimming challenge known as the dive from Carn Du, a rite of passage among the local boys and young men. Central to the narrative is Harry Paul, who is labeled a coward for refusing to take the leap, but as events unfold, it becomes clear that true bravery comes in unexpected forms. The plot follows Harry Paul, who embarks on a significant journey of self-discovery and courage. Initially mocked by his peers, particularly Mark Penelly, who sees himself as the epitome of valor, Harry's character is put to the ultimate test when he finds himself in a life-threatening situation. After being nearly drowned by a malicious act from Penelly, Harry later saves him from a treacherous current. This act of bravery transforms perceptions of cowardice and valor, revealing the complex nature of courage as both a physical and moral strength. Ultimately, the story explores themes of redemption, the challenge of societal expectations, and the true essence of bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCourage -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDrowning -- Resuscitation -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23376
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