Harry Pifer was born in the late 19th century, in Lovington, Illinois. He became a teacher, teaching for many years at New Trier East High School in Wilmette, as well as other places. This book is his memoir, telling of his boyhood days in small-town Illinois. He writes of the townspeople he knew, events he remembered growing up, and what life was like. He writes of his parents; his father was the town druggist, and his mother a homemaker. The book also tells of his early adulthood, attending college and starting his career as a teacher. The book was previously published in 2003 by the Moultrie County (IL) Historical & Genealogical Society. All proceeds for this book will be donated to that organization. Cover design by Jane Spark.