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G. O. (George O.) Shields
1846–1925
A lively writer on hunting, fishing, and the outdoors, he helped shape how American readers thought about sport and wildlife at the turn of the 20th century. He is also remembered as an editor who paired adventure writing with early conservation activism.
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Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing
by G. O. (George O.) Shields
About the author
George Oliver Shields (August 26, 1846 – November 11, 1925) was an American editor and author who often wrote under the pen name "Coquina." He is best known for leading Recreation, an influential magazine devoted to outdoor sports, and for writing books about hunting, travel, and the American West.
His work ranged from practical outdoor subjects to historical and travel writing, including The Battle of the Big Hole and Cruisings in the Cascades. Through Recreation and his other writing, he became a prominent voice among late 19th-century sportsmen.
Shields is also notable for linking outdoor recreation with wildlife protection. Alongside his editorial work, he was active in conservation causes and helped argue that game and fish needed stronger protection at a time when those ideas were still gaining ground in the United States.