A Memoir of Thomas Bewick Written by himself

"A Memoir of Thomas Bewick" by Thomas Bewick is a true story about the journey of a well-known artist and naturalist during the 1800s. The story begins with an introduction to the artist’s family and his early days growing up in the English countryside. From his first memories, the reader learns about his time in school, how much he loved to draw, and the joy he found in nature. He shares the difficulties he faced as a child, highlighting his strict teachers and how trapped he felt. Yet, he also shows the simple happiness he experienced outside of school when discovering the world around him, setting the scene for how his early experiences would later shape his engraving of art and nature.