The Vision Splendid

"The Vision Splendid" by William MacLeod Raine is a story about a young dreamer named Jeff Farnum, who is fighting against the rules of his life. As he's trying to figure out who he is, he's wishing for excitement beyond what he knows. The tale starts with Jeff's daydreams about escaping school for outdoor adventures. After cutting class, Jeff's courage is tested when he faces a bully, but a meeting with Captain Lucius Chunn, who knew his dad, gives him hope and guides him to accept his father’s past. Navigating childhood, he develops strong morals in a world filled with unfairness. Jeff's experiences shape the start of his journey to find himself.