George Magoon (1851-1929), a notoriousmoose and deer poacher in Maine, was the hero of scores of funny stories ofhow he outwitted game wardens. Preserving these oral histories, Edward Ivesdocuments Magoon's life and explores his significance as a folk hero withinthe context of the conservation movement, the cult of the sportsman, and Maine'sincreasingly restrictive game laws."A rich and subtle book, animportant work by a major scholar. . . . It is a major contribution to folklorestudies, and to history and American studies as well."-- Journal of American Folklore
