Category Archives: Arthur MacDougall

Dud Dean Maine Guide

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

“Dud Dean Maine Guide: Tales of Hunting and Fishing” is the 1974 reprint of Arthur MacDougall Jr.’s “Dud Dean and His Country”, which was originally published in 1946. Aside from having a different cover and publisher, it’s identical to the … Continue reading →

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Dud Dean and His Country

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

In 1946, Arthur MacDougall, Jr. published “Dud Dean and His Country”, another collection of his popular Dud Dean stories. Dean was the fictional Maine guide who was the cornerstone of most of MacDougall’s writing. Tales of Dud Dean’s adventures captivated … Continue reading →

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The Trout Fisherman’s Bedside Book

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Written by Greg Tuttle Arthur Macdougall’s “The Trout Fisherman’s Bedside Book” is his most popular and easiest to find book, which is fortunate for all. Published in 1963 by Simon and Schuster, it is a handsome little book. It contains … Continue reading →

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Dud Dean and the Enchanted

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Fellow Arthur MacDougall, Jr. fan Greg Tuttle put together this great summary on MacDougall’s book “Dud Dean and the Enchanted”.  Many thanks to Greg for the article and cover photo contribution. “Dud Dean and the Enchanted”, published in 1954, was … Continue reading →

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Doc Blakesley, Angler

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Not all of Arthur MacDougall Jr.’s stories included the legendary Dud Dean. In 1949, “Doc Blakesley, Angler” was the published collection of six stories about a less known, but equally intriguing, character. While he spent most of his life in … Continue reading →

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Arthur MacDougall, Jr.

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

Dud Dean was, as they say, the quintessential Maine Guide. An honest man, expert woodsman, and captivating storyteller, Dean captured the hearts and minds of outdoor enthusiasts throughout the country for decades beginning in the 1930’s. First appearing in Field … Continue reading →

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