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 Who Wasn’t” and "Weather Prophet”. (Sharp eyed readers will notice slight differences in these stories compared to the when they appeared in the … [Read more...] about For Maine Only
Classic Outdoor Fiction
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 in 1947 by Crown Publishing, it is much like a Derrydale Press book, with similar binding and type. It was even put out in a signed and numbered … [Read more...] about The Further Adventures of the One-Eyed Poacher
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 the Maine woods, and the stories that go along with that battle, needed to be told. In a stroke of genius, Smith decided to invent a … [Read more...] about The One-Eyed Poacher and the Maine Woods
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 stories. It starts out with a very nice dedication to Pop and Kate Thornton. They are without a doubt the model for Zack and Sarah Bourne. … [Read more...] about The One-Eyed Poacher of Privilege
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 writing background, and wasn't well schooled, but he worked his way up in the writing arena regardless. What was it that made Smith such a … [Read more...] about From Fact to Fiction