author
A. W. (Anthony Weston) Dimock
1842–1918
Best known for vivid outdoor writing set in Florida, this adventurous early 20th-century author mixed travel, nature, and sporting life in a way that still feels lively. His books often draw on firsthand experiences in the Everglades and along the Florida coast.
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Dick in the Everglades
by A. W. (Anthony Weston) Dimock
About the author
Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in 1842, A. W. Dimock wrote as Anthony Weston Dimock. Available library and archival records identify him as the author of books including Florida Enchantments, The Book of the Tarpon, and Dick in the Everglades.
His work is closely associated with Florida’s waterways, wildlife, fishing, and frontier-style outdoor life. Some editions of his books also feature photographs by Julian A. Dimock, helping give his travel and nature writing a strong sense of place.
Dimock died in 1918. Even now, he stands out as a writer who brought together adventure, observation, and a deep interest in the natural world of the American South.