Rider in the Sun was Edmund Ware Smith's first and only novel. Perhaps the legendary writer (who penned hundreds of short stories that captivated magazine readers in the 1930's, 40's and 50's) wrote the novel just to show that he could. Or maybe it was the first of many planned novels that never materialized after his career as a short story man began to … [Read more...] about Edmund Ware Smith – Rider in the Sun
Archives for September 2010
Edmund Ware Smith
The Dobsis Lakes. Grand Lake Stream. The East Branch of the Penobscot. Mattagamon Lake. If you hunt and fish in Maine, then odds are you’re somewhat familiar with most of these areas. What you might not know, however, is that several decades ago, outdoor writer Edmund Ware Smith was bringing these Maine haunts to life on the pages of national magazines. In a time when … [Read more...] about Edmund Ware Smith
OSL’s Debut Column in Northwoods Sporting Journal
Below is a copy of the first Outdoor Sporting Library column I wrote for the Northwoods Sporting Journal, first published in August 2010. Hope you enjoy! The wealth of outdoor literature we have available to us in today’s books and magazines is amazing. The contingent of talented members of the outdoor writing community continues to put together quality products that educate … [Read more...] about OSL’s Debut Column in Northwoods Sporting Journal