This humorous tale from India tells of the misadventures of a timid Chattee-maker—a maker of pottery—whose first mistake was losing the donkey that carried his wares to the market place. That one mishap began a series of hilarious errors and started the bewildered potter on his way to becoming a national hero.

But, unlike "heroes" who perform feats of derring-do in spite of themselves, this humble man knew that bold mistakes and courage are not the same thing. No matter how the neighbors or the powerful enemy army regarded him, he remained at heart, a simple, if suddenly wealthy and famous, potter.

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