Scott Burton on the Range

Scott Burton is a bright‑eyed youth from a small New England town, fresh from college and eager for the wide‑open West. On a long Pullman ride he watches the landscape roll by, his obsession with every ridge and river catching the attention of a seasoned old rancher who strikes up a conversation. Their exchange reveals a yearning for adventure that pushes Scott from the safety of his books into the untamed frontier.

When the train finally stops, Scott steps onto a dusty range where cattle drives, sheepherders, and towering mountains dominate daily life. He quickly finds himself helping with practical tasks—counting flocks, battling a forest fire, and untangling the clues of a local theft—while forming friendships with the hardy locals. Listeners will be drawn into his vivid, hands‑on learning experience as he discovers what it truly means to live and work on the range.