02423cam a22003253u 4500 71078 UtSlPG 20260610134638.0 m cr n 260607r20231918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18010963 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman, 1860-1936 Her country Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-30 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Her Country" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The story revolves around themes of patriotism, ambition, and personal sacrifice as it follows the life of Honor Mannering, a young girl aspiring to become a successful singer while grappling with the realities of her family's financial struggles and the call to serve her country. In the narrative, Honor Mannering is determined to make money through her vocal talents, believing her voice can alleviate her family's financial woes. As the United States enters the war, her perspective gradually shifts from seeking personal success to embracing a sense of duty toward her nation, especially influenced by her brother Eric, who aspires to help the war effort through his speeches. The climax occurs when Honor finds herself on stage to replace a famous singer who cannot perform, and she delivers a resonant rendition of patriotic songs that inspires a crowd to support the Liberty Loan campaign. Ultimately, the book captures Honor's transformation from self-interest to a profound sense of responsibility for her country, blending personal ambition with the collective aspirations of a nation at war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1918 World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/hercountry00andriala/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71078 111804 111804