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Harry Faversham has everything a man can dream of. He is an officer at the Royal Army, is engaged to the beautiful Ethne, and has the admiration of all his friends and acquaintances. But when he resigns his position in the army, due to news of a British expedition to Egypt, his... Read Full Overview

Officer Harry Feversham leaves his military position right before an important battle to the disappointment of his three closest friends and the woman he loves. Appalled by his decision, they each gift him with one striking symbol-a white feather. A young British soldier,... Read Full Overview

CHAPTER I " "Lieutenant Sutch was the first of General Feversham's guests to reach Broad Place. He arrived about five o'clock on an afternoon of sunshine in mid June, and the old red-brick house, lodged on a southern slope of the Surrey hills, was glowing from a dark forest depth... Read Full Overview

Just before sailing off to war in the Sudan, British guardsman Harry Feversham quits his regiment. He immediately receives four white feathers-symbols of cowardice-one each from his three best friends and his fiancee. To disprove this grave dishonor, Harry dons an Arabian disguise... Read Full Overview

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This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

Just before his regiment sails off to war in the Sudan, British officer Harry Feversham resigns his commission, wanting desperately to be free of his family's proud military heritage and terrified of risking his life. He is immediately given four white feathers as symbols... Read Full Overview

British guardsman Harry Feversham stuns his friends when, just before he is scheduled to ship off to the Sudan, he quits his regiment. In shocked retaliation for this dastardly act of cowardice, Harry is presented with four feathers: one from each of his three closest regimental... Read Full Overview

English officer and gentleman Harry Feversham has wealth, social position, a beautiful fianc e, Ethne Eustace, and a brotherly bond with three close friends. But he also harbors a dark secret. Though he is expected to continue his family's proud tradition of military service,... Read Full Overview

Officer Harry Feversham leaves his military position right before an important battle to the disappointment of his three closest friends and the woman he loves. Appalled by his decision, they each gift him with one striking symbol-a white feather. A young British soldier,... Read Full Overview

Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (Inglaterra, 1865-1948) es el nombre del autor. Hizo carrera militar, ocup ndose entre otras cosas en labores de inteligencia naval. Tentado alguna por la v a pol tica, se desempe como diputado durante un nico per odo. Adquiri bonita fama como... Read Full Overview

One of the all time great adventure stories. It is about disgrace and redemption in the face of danger. A classic study of military life for British Off icers in the 19th century.

Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (1865-1948) was an English author and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel of courage and cowardice in wartime, The Four Feathers and is also known as the creator of Inspector Hanaud, a French detective who was an early template for... Read Full Overview