Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Treasury of the Maine Woods

OVERVIEW, written by Greg Tuttle “A Treasury of the Maine Woods” was Edmund Ware Smith’s seventh book and came out in 1958.  It was the second published by Frederick Fell Publishers.  Smith dedicates the book to his son James.  With … Continue reading

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For Maine Only

Written by Greg Tuttle “For Maine Only” is Edmund Ware Smith’s ninth book and is my favorite of his, namely because it “has it all”. This book contains some of Smith’s earlier short stories like “Last Trip Together”, “The Tenderfoot … Continue reading

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The Further Adventures of the One-Eyed Poacher

Written by Greg Tuttle “The Further Adventures of the One-Eyed Poacher” is Edmund Ware Smith’s 6th book and probably his most sought after title. It is the only book he put out that contained just One-Eyed Poacher stories. Put out … Continue reading

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The One-Eyed Poacher and the Maine Woods

The One-Eyed Poacher stories were a product of Edmund Ware Smith‘s interactions over the years with game wardens and poachers, both of whom he respected, admired, and was great friends with.  The epic struggle between game wardens and poachers in … Continue reading

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The One-Eyed Poacher of Privilege

Written by Greg Tuttle Edmund Ware Smith’s fourth book, “The One-Eyed Poacher of Privilege”, was the 3rd book published by the Derrydale Press and like his last one, contains some great short stories and some of his best One-Eyed Poacher … Continue reading

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From Fact to Fiction

By 1946, Edmund Ware had become established as one of the more popular outdoor writers in America. His short stories of hunting, fishing and the Maine woods were published regularly in numerous sporting magazines. He had not come from a … Continue reading

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Tall Tales and Short

Greg Tuttle put together this summary on Tall Tales and Short, written by one of our favorite authors, Edmund Ware Smith. Tall Tales and Short, Edmund Ware Smith’s 3rd book, was published by the Derrydale Press in 1938.  In it … Continue reading

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Where Flows the Kennebec

“Where Flows the Kennebec” is another collection of Arthur MacDougall, Jr.‘s famous Dud Dean stories.  Published in 1947 by Coward-McCann, Inc., the book contains a total of 13 captivating stories of hunting and fishing in Maine.  The title is attributed … Continue reading

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NWSJ Column: Last Hunt, Part II

(Reprinted from the March 2011 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal) The theme of this column for the past couple of months has been the art of writing the fictional outdoor story. I described some of the basics I have … Continue reading

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