The Young Surveyor; Or, Jack on the Prairies

"The Young Surveyor; Or, Jack on the Prairies" by J. T. Trowbridge is a tale of growth set in the American Midwest, where a youthful land surveyor comes of age professionally, starting with a job for a landowner named Mr. Wiggett. It reveals the experiences and difficulties encountered during life in the rural Northern Illinois prairies as he looks for a missing corner. The novel follows Jack's change as he tackles the challenges of his work, encounters unique characters, and develops his abilities in surveying. This opening showcases the story's rustic appeal, Jack's adventures, and the ordinary difficulties faced by a young man growing into adulthood.