The piece considered one of the best short stories of the twentieth century is a coming-of-age tale that weaves together themes of family, race, and the taming of the wilderness.
In 1912, Americaís great naturalist, John Burroughs, was asked by a preacher to talk to his people on the ìgospel of Nature.î In this response, Burroughs focused on what gave him solace and strength.