02208cam a22003373u 4500 3736 UtSlPG 20260610133116.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 A Far Country — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Far_Country_(novel) Release date is 2004-10-17 Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger "A Far Country — Volume 1" by Winston Churchill is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative is presented through the eyes of Hugh Paret, a character who reflects on his life experiences amid the prevailing romantic ideals of American culture. The story explores themes of ambition, identity, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations as it follows Hugh's coming-of-age journey. The opening of the volume introduces the protagonist, Hugh Paret, who provides insights into his childhood and upbringing. He details his early influences, including the contrasting values of his Calvinist father and his more romantic aspirations. Through vivid descriptions of his home life, familial relationships, and early adventures with friends, Hugh reveals his struggles between conformity and self-expression. The narrative hints at his creative inclinations and the pressures he faces as he grows up in a society that often stifles individuality, setting the stage for the inner conflicts and narratives that are likely to unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Upper class families -- Fiction Religion and sociology -- Fiction Ethics -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3736 45782 45782