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My Boyhood
“The natural inherited wildness in our blood ran true on its glorious course, as invincible and unstoppable as the stars.”
TL;DR
- The author's childhood fascination with wildness, nature, and exploration around Dunbar.
- Early memories include walks with his grandfather, observing nature, and learning to read.
- Recollections of family events like his brother's vaccination and the family garden.
- A significant childhood event involved stealing flowers from an apothecary, leading to a frightening punishment.
- The author consistently felt an innate 'wildness' that defied parental warnings.