Preview of Far Away and Long Ago Summary:

Far Away and Long Ago tells of the author's life until about age seventeen.

The book develops two important themes: a boy's growing involvement with nature and his coming to terms with death. From his earliest memories at about age four, Hudson discerns an extraordinary response to and delight in nature—its sights, sounds, and odors.

The book conveys this delight by narrating the author's experiences with birds, plants, mammals, and reptiles...