Burroughs, John 1837-1921 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "My Boyhood" by John Burroughs is a memoir that reflects on the author's formative years spent in rural America during the mid-19th century. The narrative captures Burroughs’ deep affection for his childhood surroundings, detailing his life on a family farm nestled in the Catskill Mountains. Through this examination of his early experiences, Burroughs illustrates the intertwining themes of nature, family, and the simple pleasures of country life, along with how these moments shaped his character and career as a writer. The opening of "My Boyhood" reveals Burroughs’ nostalgic recollections of his life on the farm, starting with a heartfelt foreword by his son, Julian. He sets the stage by sharing his early childhood memories, familial connections, and the work ethic ingrained in him by his parents. Burroughs describes the childhood joy of farm duties, from milking cows to gathering sap for maple syrup, combined with moments of boyish adventure and mischief. His reflections range from the harsh realities of farm life interspersed with the beauty of nature to the emotional experiences of growing up in a large family, capturing both the trials and tribulations inherent to rural living. Overall, the beginning serves not just as a narrative of events but as a deep, personal exploration of Burroughs' identity shaped by the landscapes and experiences of his youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-01-01 Text file produced by Tonya Allen, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 -- Childhood and youth Naturalists -- New York (State) -- Biography QH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7280 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7280 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133205.0 7280