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
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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 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
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 he introduces his most famous and beloved character, Thomas Jefferson Coongate, known as The One-Eyed Poacher. Along with the stories of the … [Read more...] about Tall Tales and Short
A Tomato Can Chronicle
In 1937, Edmund Ware Smith's first book of short stories came together in the form of "A Tomato Can Chronicle". Published shortly after his first and only novel ("Rider in the Sun"), this was the first of a long line of books featuring some of his best outdoor stories. The book contains an interesting combination of both factual and fictional stories, all with at least a hint … [Read more...] about A Tomato Can Chronicle
In The Maine Woods
It made perfect business sense. In fact, it was probably genius. Hordes of potential customers throughout the northeastern United States were eager for more information about this vast forest land in northern Maine and the abundant fish and wildlife that were there for the taking. That was probably the thought process behind the creation of In the Maine Woods, a publication … [Read more...] about In The Maine Woods