The Cove

This story is not an autobiography. It is a collection of stories about a boy's discoveries in the world of nature. The stories told in these essays could possibly have been experienced by any boy with an insatiable desire to learn about nature and its creatures. However, this particular boy had an incentive far beyond a child's normal curiosity about nature. These small adventures offered him temporary escape from a life of poverty. The Cove became more than just an escape; it became his haven. Nature and the Cove asked nothing of him but gave him answers to many questions.