Author John Merritt's Literary Journey
I am John I. Merritt, often known as “Jim.” For many years, I was a contributing editor at Field & Stream and served as the editor of We Proceeded On and Princeton University’s alumni magazine. My writing spans nearly two hundred articles on fishing, the American West, natural history, and science.
My Books
I have authored several books, including:
Goodbye, Liberty Belle: A Son’s Search for His Father’s War
Trout Dreams: A Gallery of Fly-Fishing Profiles
Baronets & Buffalo: The British Sportsman in the American West
Personal Life
I live in Pennington, New Jersey, with my wife, Nancy, near the Delaware River, which inspired the name of my publishing venture, South River Press.
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Dive into South River Press, where I bring captivating historical narratives and American outdoor adventures to life.