Country Editor's Boy

In Country Editor's Boy, Hal Borland delivers a poignant memoir of his formative years in early twentieth-century Colorado, where the remnants of the Old West collide with rapid urbanization. Picking up from his previous work, High, Wide, and Lonesome, this narrative explores the adolescent experiences of Borland as he navigates the significant social and economic transformations in his eastern Colorado town, shaped by his father's role as the local newspaper editor. With evocative detail, Borland captures the essence of a boy's journey into adulthood amid a changing landscape, painting a vivid portrait of western life.