A Mountain Boyhood by Joe Mills

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Author Mills, Joe, 1880-1935
Illustrator Comstock, Enos B. (Enos Benjamin), 1879-1945
LoC No. 26021871
Title A Mountain Boyhood
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "A Mountain Boyhood" by Joe Mills is a memoir chronicling the author's experiences growing up in the American West, specifically during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around his journey to the Rocky Mountains, where he seeks adventure and a deep connection with the wilderness, inspired by the stories of his parents and pioneers. The book emphasizes themes of exploration, nature, and the spirit of adventure as it captures the essence of boyhood and the yearning for independence amidst the wild landscape. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on his parents' pioneering days in Kansas, revealing their migration to the West during the gold rush and how those stories instilled a desire for adventure in him. As a boy, he fantasized about living in the Rocky Mountains, eventually taking a train to pursue that dream. The narrative showcases his initial journey filled with excitement and challenges, including his encounters with wildlife, the beauty of the landscape, and the reality of life in the wilderness, all while fostering an understanding of the wild and the various animals he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Subject Pioneers -- Colorado -- Biography
Subject Natural history -- Colorado
Subject Colorado -- Biography
Subject Rocky Mountain National Park (Colo.) -- History
Subject Mills, Joe, 1880-1935 -- Childhood and youth
Subject Estes Park Region (Colo.) -- Social life and customs
Subject Longs Peak (Colo.)
Category Text
EBook-No. 29681
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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