True Bear Stories

True Bear Stories is a collection of thrilling and adventurous tales written by Joaquin Miller, an American poet and writer. The book is a compilation of real-life stories that Miller collected from various sources, including hunters, trappers, and Native Americans, who shared their experiences of encountering bears in the wild.The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of stories that are sure to captivate and thrill readers. The first part focuses on the grizzly bear, the most feared and respected animal in the American West. Miller recounts tales of hunters who had close encounters with these massive beasts and lived to tell the tale.The second part of the book features stories about the black bear, a more elusive and mysterious creature that is equally dangerous. Miller describes how these bears are hunted and how they have adapted to survive in the wild.The final part of the book includes stories about other bear species, such as the polar bear, the brown bear, and the spectacled bear. Miller also shares his own experiences with bears, including a harrowing encounter with a grizzly that left him injured and stranded in the wilderness.Overall, True Bear Stories is a thrilling and informative read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating animals in the world. Miller's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world and the adventures that await in the great outdoors.1900. Fully Illustrated. Together with a Thrilling Account of the Capture of the Celebrated Grizzly Monarch. Joaquin Miller (pen name of Cincinnatus Hiner Miller), poet and author who led an adventurous life, teaching, editing, living with Indians, gold mining, practicing law, and establishing a Pony Express route between the Washington territory and Idaho. His most famous poems are Columbus and Kit Carson's Ride. From the Preface written to his Bright Young Reader: I was once exactly your own age. Like all boys, I was, from the first, fond of bear stories, and above all, I did not like stories that seemed the least bit untrue. I always preferred a natural and reasonable story and one that would instruct as well as interest. This I think best for us all, and I have acted on this line in compiling these comparatively few bear stories from a long life of action in our mountains and up and down the continent. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.