My Boyhood

"My Boyhood" by John Burroughs is a reminiscing look back at the author's early life in the American countryside. The author paints a vivid picture of his time growing up on a farm in the Catskill Mountains, sharing his love for the natural world, his close-knit family, and the everyday joys of a simpler existence. He illustrates how working on the farm, from milking cows to making maple syrup, taught him the value of hard work and the joys of nature. Burroughs' personal stories show both the challenges and the beauty of growing up in a rural setting.