Richard Poole was born in 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee. This book is a combination of his life memories and fictional stories inspired by events that occurred during his travels. In this book, he writes about his life as a youth born in the '30s, a worldwide traveler, a pilot in the Marine Corps, a nature lover, and memorable life events. He is an Eagle Scout with a Ph.D. in botany and a published author of countless scientific articles.