jOe, I suspect that your poor opinion on the 'Market Hunters of Old' is a local prejudice. Local histories are all different, and we all tend to let the opinions handed down to us govern our own opinions. I grew up believing fire in the forest was a terrible thing due to the 'Smokey Bear' propaganda of the Forest Service. Now I know that at least in the Southern forest, its a good and necessary tool.
King's 1st hand experience with the Nova Scotian market hunters he knew gowing up and the impression I have from my reading such as "Outlaw Gunner" , as well as Michener's historical novel of the area around the Chesapeake have
doubless influenced King's and my own opinions on the subject. Clearly the experience in your area was different.
Glad you posted your opinion though; I was afraid your posts running down 'Market Hunters' was just about your online feud with Destry! Opinions differ, but I see no dishonor in doing a job which was perfectly legal at the time to feed one's family...Geo
