"Jack Ballington, Forester" by John Trotwood Moore is a tale set in the South, where Jack Ballington, a nature-loving forester, grapples with family ties, community bonds, and his profound affection for trees. The story unfolds around The Home Stretch farm, a place filled with vibrant personalities like the old General and Aunt Lucretia, and Jack's soft spot for his cousin, Little Sister. Amidst humor and warmth, the narrative contemplates life's journey, personal growth, and the hopes and dreams held for Jack, who yearns to bring about positive change through his knowledge of forestry and agriculture, even as he faces pressures from tradition and differing ambitions.
Jack Ballington, Forester
By John Trotwood Moore
Amidst a vibrant Southern backdrop, a young forester navigates family expectations and community ties, all while nurturing a deep love for nature and a desire to change the world.
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About the AuthorJohn Trotwood Moore (1858–1929) was an American journalist, writer and local historian. He was the author of many poems, short stories and novels. He served as the State Librarian and Archivist of Tennessee from 1919 to 1929. He created Moore Academy in Pine Apple, Alabama in 1883. He was "an apologist for the Old South", and a proponent of lynching.
John Trotwood Moore (1858–1929) was an American journalist, writer and local historian. He was the author of many poems, short stories and novels. He served as the State Librarian and Archivist of Tennessee from 1919 to 1929. He created Moore Academy in Pine Apple, Alabama in 1883. He was "an apologist for the Old South", and a proponent of lynching.
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