My Boyhood

My Boyhood is a memoir by John Burroughs, first published in 1922, reflecting on his formative years in rural New York during the mid-19th century. The narrative captures Burroughs' deep affection for his childhood surroundings on a family farm in the Catskill Mountains, detailing experiences that shaped his character and career as a naturalist and writer. Through vivid recollections of farm life, family connections, and the joys of nature, Burroughs explores the intertwining themes of childhood, adventure, and the simplicity of country living.