'The Golden Anaconda' is one of five stories written by entomologist Elmer Brown Mason about the swamp-guide Wandering Smith. They were originally published in 'The Popular Magazine' and were inspired by Elmer Brown Mason's own travel adventures. Funny and exciting, 'The Golden Anaconda' is a truly enjoyable read. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Elmer Brown Mason (1877–1955) was an American writer, who worked for the government as an entomologist. He spent his free time traveling the world in search of adventure, which he later wrote about.