02209cam a22003013u 4500 41963 UtSlPG 20260610133947.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Colton, Arthur, 1868-1943 "The Debatable Land": A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-01 Produced by Ron Stephens, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Debatable Land" by Arthur Colton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of identity, community, and the contrast between individual aspirations and societal expectations, primarily through the lives of its characters within a small New England town and the larger city of Hamilton. The opening of the novel introduces widow Bourn and her daughter Helen, hinting at a generational struggle and the emotional weight of legacy and regret. Through vivid descriptions of their surroundings and Helen's youthful aspirations, we see a backdrop steeped in a sense of nostalgia and expectation. The narrative shifts to include characters such as Thaddeus Bourn, who embodies societal expectations, and Morgan Map, whose ambitions and aspirations challenge conventional boundaries. As relationships begin to intertwine—especially concerning Helen and Morgan—the story sets the stage for a rich exploration of human connections against the contrasting landscapes of Hagar and Hamilton, providing a poignant reflection on the "debatable land" between personal hopes and the realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41963 82802 82802