The four feathers

Resource Information

The work The four feathers represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

The four feathers

Creator

• Mason, A. E. W., (Alfred Edward Woodley), 1865-1948

Contributor

• hoopla digital

Subject

• Cowardice -- Fiction
• Electronic books
• Male friendship -- Fiction
• Soldiers -- Fiction
• British -- Sudan -- Fiction
• Sudan -- History -- 1881-1899 -- Drama
• Sudan -- Fiction

Genre

• Fiction
• Drama

Language

eng

Summary

A story of the legendary feats of a man four times accused of cowardice, The Four Feathers is a well-crafted, suspenseful novel by British author A.E.W. Mason during the height of England's colonial domination. The tale centers around the exploits of Harry Feversham, whose untimely resignation from his regiment earns him three white feathers from his friends and one from his fiancé, all representing his fear and disgrace in their esteem. Determined to prove his bravery to the others and himself, Harry travels to Africa alone in pursuit of his comrades, who have gone before him and been lost in the war. By utilizing various disguises and enduring heat, enemies, and even a horrific prison, Harry embarks on an epic quest for the redemption of his honor

Cataloging source

Midwest

Dewey number

823.91

Index

no index present

Literary form

fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Classic reprint series

Target audience

adult