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
Outdoor Short Stories
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
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 to the upper Kennebec River in Maine, where MacDougall spent most of his adult life preaching, fishing, and writing stories. … [Read more...] about Where Flows the Kennebec
Dud Dean and the Enchanted
Fellow Arthur MacDougall, Jr. fan Greg Tuttle put together this great summary on MacDougall's book "Dud Dean and the Enchanted". Many thanks to Greg for the article and cover photo contribution. "Dud Dean and the Enchanted", published in 1954, was Arthur Macdougall's 10th book and his 3rd book put out by Falmouth Publishing. It marked Macdougall’s return to the Dud Dean … [Read more...] about Dud Dean and the Enchanted