""The Boyhood of Edward MacDowell"" is a biographical book written by Abbie Farwell Brown that explores the early life of the American composer Edward MacDowell. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows MacDowell's childhood and adolescence in New York City and France. The story depicts MacDowell's struggles and triumphs as he navigates his way through his family's financial difficulties, his father's alcoholism, and his own passion for...