William Thomas Cox Books

William Thomas Cox, Minnesota's first State Forester and Commissioner of Conservation, authored a unique fantasy field guide in 1910. This work, titled "Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods, With a Few Desert and Mountain Beasts," was brought to life with illustrations by Coert du Bois. The book imaginatively explores a world populated by mythical beasts that inhabit forests, deserts, and mountains. It offers a whimsical yet detailed look into a landscape populated by wondrous creatures.