by David L. Witt | Jul 24, 2018 | Lobo, Wolves & Wildlife Conservation
Detail of illustration from Lobo graphic novel by Jamison Chās Banks First introduced as a long form story in 1894, “Lobo, the King of Currumpaw,” became a star because of Seton’s 1898 book, Wild Animals I Have Known. Lobo’s story has resonated ever since, re-issued...
by David L. Witt | Jul 18, 2018 | Lobo, Wolves & Wildlife Conservation
Lobo and Blanca, by Ernest Thompson Seton, Courtesy National Scouting Museum-Seton Memorial Library The “Lobo” story (as it is often called) is a quintessential American tale. It captures the grandeur and tragedy of the American West. Ernest Thompson Seton’s account...
by David L. Witt | Jul 16, 2018 | Curator's Notes
The essays to be presented on this site are about the life and legacy of the writer, artist, educator, and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton. Sponsored by the Academy for the Love of Learning, the Seton Legacy Project came about due to a fortuitous meeting between...
by David L. Witt | Jan 31, 2018 | Lobo, Wolves & Wildlife Conservation
Dear Lobo, This is my annual letter to my favorite wolf, my Letter to Lobo, Year 124 EE. Lobo, the great gray wolf of Union County. Lobo, the wolf who changed Seton from wolf killer to wolf protector. Lobo, The Wolf that Changed America, as stated in the title of the...
by David L. Witt | Dec 5, 2017 | Seton Essays
In days like these one can accept or assume no higher or better mission than that of peace messenger, a personal messenger of peace and understanding among the nations. – Ernest Thompson Seton This is a partial transcription from “Ernest Thompson Seton: A Scout...
