Burroughs ' father believed the basic education provided by the local school was enough and refused to support the young Burroughs when he asked for money to pay for the books or the higher education he wanted .
Among Burroughs 's classmates was future financier Jay Gould .
Burroughs ' father believed the basic education provided by the local school was enough and refused to support the young Burroughs when Burroughs asked for money to pay for the books or the higher education Burroughs wanted .
Among Burroughs 's classmates was future financier Jay Gould .