Category Archives: Collectibles

Collecting Outdoor Books: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on December 31, 2012 by
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This article originally appeared in the Northwoods Sporting Journal in 2012. If you’re a regular reader, you probably know that I enjoy reading and collecting old hunting and fishing books. You may also be interested in starting a collection of … Continue reading →

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Ben Ames Williams: Fraternity Village

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Reprinted from the August 2011 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal A century or so ago, Maine’s landscape was heavily dotted with countryside farms. Settlers acquired land and worked hard to clear much of it with hand and horses, making … Continue reading →

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A Journal of a Trip Downeast

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

summary by Greg Tuttle This little book by Frank Ellison is a very early (1858) account of an excursion into the Maine woods and it is fascinating. The author is purported to be the publisher, printer, binder and the book … Continue reading →

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