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A Far Country

by Winston Churchill

"A Far Country is a novel about the American dream and the corrupting influence of power. It tells the story of Hugh Paret, a young man who comes to America with big dreams and a strong moral compass. But as he rises through the ranks of the corporate world, he finds himself increasingly compromised by the demands of his job." The novel follows Hugh Paret from his youth in a small town in the American Midwest to his success as a corporate lawyer in New York City. Along the way, he experiences the good and the bad of the American dream. He meets idealistic people who believe in the power of hard work and honest dealing. But he also encounters corrupt politicians and businessmen who are willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. As Hugh rises through the ranks, he finds himself increasingly torn between his ideals and the demands of his job. He wants to do what is right, but he also wants to be successful. In the end, he makes a choice that will have a profound impact on his life.

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English

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English

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1915

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Winston Churchill

United Kingdom

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Although b...

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