The Woman Hunter from the Adirondack Mountains

Book excerpt: Edith Parker Willette demonstrates the thrills of experiencing nature first-hand as she talks about hunting and its intimate connection to her life in her new book, The Woman Hunter from the Adirondack Mountains. The Woman Hunter from the Adirondack Mountains chronicles Willettes extensive hunting experiences, beginning in her early years through her hunter father. Willette was often excited about hunting and the stories the men brought from the woods. Mother would try to interest me in my one doll but I always wanted to hear [Father and Uncle Ralphs] stories, Willette remarks about her interests, already clear from the start. In The Woman Hunter from the Adirondack Mountains, Willette lists down tips and tricks on hunting various game including deer, turkey, squirrel, and rabbit, and on fishing, dedicating a chapter on each. With the discussion of each game, the author purposefully unfolds the unforgettable experiences tied to each, which she hopes to share to readers for their varied enjoyment.