Scott Burton, Forester

By Edward G. (Edward Gheen) Cheyney

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Leaving behind a life of familiarity, a young man ventures into the wilderness to pursue his dreams, facing challenges bigger than he ever imagined.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Culture/Civilization/Society Literature

Released

2018-06-09

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Summary

"Scott Burton, Forester" by Edward G. (Edward Gheen) Cheyney is a coming-of-age story set in the early 1900s about a young man named Scott Burton who is determined to become a forester, despite his father's desire for him to become a doctor. The story begins as Scott prepares to leave his quiet New England home and his close friend, Dick Bradshaw, to attend forestry school in Minnesota. He is eager to explore the outdoors and has a deep love for nature, which sets him apart from his father. As Scott starts his university life, he struggles to find his way in the big city and make new friends, showing his shift from a sheltered life towards independence and maturity.