This edition had all images removed.

Title: The Hero of the Humber; Or, The History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe

Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Stacy Brown, David Clarke and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Hero of the Humber; Or, The History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe" by the Rev. Henry Woodcock is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of John Ellerthorpe, a dock gatekeeper in Hull, known for his remarkable feats as a sailor, his conversion to Christianity, and his extraordinary bravery in rescuing numerous people from drowning. The book serves as a tribute to his character and the significant impact he had on his community through both his acts of valor and his humble, selfless nature. At the start of the biography, the author introduces John Ellerthorpe's early life, highlighting his reckless youth as a sailor and his struggles with alcohol. However, a transformative experience catalyzes Esslerthorpe's conversion to Christianity, leading him to dedicate his life to saving others and engaging in charitable work. The opening chapters vividly depict his journey from a life of turmoil to one defined by heroism, detailing the personal and spiritual growth that motivates him to save over forty lives throughout his lifetime amid various circumstances. The narrative establishes a framework for understanding his influence as a community hero, driven by compassion and a sense of divine purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Woodcock, Henry, 1830-

EBook No.: 20520

Published: Feb 6, 2007

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Sailors -- England -- Biography

Subject: Ellerthorpe, John, 1806-1868

Subject: Heroes -- England -- Biography

LoCC: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Hero of the Humber; Or, The History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe

Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Stacy Brown, David Clarke and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Hero of the Humber; Or, The History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe" by the Rev. Henry Woodcock is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of John Ellerthorpe, a dock gatekeeper in Hull, known for his remarkable feats as a sailor, his conversion to Christianity, and his extraordinary bravery in rescuing numerous people from drowning. The book serves as a tribute to his character and the significant impact he had on his community through both his acts of valor and his humble, selfless nature. At the start of the biography, the author introduces John Ellerthorpe's early life, highlighting his reckless youth as a sailor and his struggles with alcohol. However, a transformative experience catalyzes Esslerthorpe's conversion to Christianity, leading him to dedicate his life to saving others and engaging in charitable work. The opening chapters vividly depict his journey from a life of turmoil to one defined by heroism, detailing the personal and spiritual growth that motivates him to save over forty lives throughout his lifetime amid various circumstances. The narrative establishes a framework for understanding his influence as a community hero, driven by compassion and a sense of divine purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Woodcock, Henry, 1830-

EBook No.: 20520

Published: Feb 6, 2007

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Sailors -- England -- Biography

Subject: Ellerthorpe, John, 1806-1868

Subject: Heroes -- England -- Biography

LoCC: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.