The Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too by Alfred Elwes
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"The Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too" by Alfred Elwes is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a bear named Bruin, who struggles with his bad temper and the adventures that ensue as he navigates through life and encounters with various other animals, ultimately leading to moral lessons about temperament and behavior. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Bruin's
family dynamics and his notorious reputation for his ill temper. It details his upbringing in a cavern with his bear family, where they indulge in their own unruly antics and neglect Bruin's negative qualities. As Bruin's temper drives him away from his home, the narrative hints at future escapades as he sets forth to explore the world, illustrating his struggles and misadventures that will unfold throughout his journey. The beginning effectively establishes Bruin's character flaws, setting the stage for a tale rich with humor and insights into behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Elwes, Alfred, 1819?-1888 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906 |
| Title | The Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Bears -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28671 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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