George E. Wood: Game Warden Extraordinaire

A Son’s Discovery. A Father’s Legacy. A Wilderness Where Justice Was Hard-Won. When author George E. Wood Jr. uncovered a bundle of century-old newspaper clippings in the ashes of a house fire, he had no idea he was about to step into the forgotten world of his father—legendary Minnesota Game Warden George E. Wood. Between 1911 and 1923, Warden Wood patrolled the wild North Country with grit and a revolver, battling poachers, bootleggers, and backwoods criminals in a lawless frontier. Determined to preserve this legacy, Wood Jr. returned to his father’s old territory, piecing together the story from over 600 articles and official reports. The result is a vivid, true-life portrait of a man who turned Minnesota’s wilderness into his courtroom—and often risked his life to do it. More than a personal tribute, this gripping historical narrative immerses readers into a turbulent era shaped by prohibition, the Great War, organized crime, and industrial expansion. Warden Wood is the untold story of a fearless lawman and the wild country he tamed. Step into the woods—justice is waiting.
ASIN: B0FH2L9ZWC
VSKU: BVV.B0FH2L9ZWC.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Wood Jr, George Ellsworth
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.