True Bear Stories by Joaquin Miller
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"True Bear Stories" by Joaquin Miller is a collection of engaging narratives written in the late 19th century. The book presents a delightful exploration of bears, showcasing the author's unique perspective on these creatures as more than just wild beasts, but as fascinating characters with their own personalities and adventures. With anecdotes that blend humor and admiration, Miller invites readers to appreciate the bear's role in nature and his interactions with humans.
The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the author's fondness for bear stories and sets a whimsical tone as he reflects on his own experiences with these animals. Through personal anecdotes, Miller shares tales of encounters with bears during his youth, emphasizing both the humor and humanity found in these interactions. He dispels common misconceptions about bears being vicious creatures, suggesting instead that they are often misunderstood and possess a gentle nature. Miller's narrative approach combines storytelling with a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world, while actively engaging young readers through direct address and thought-provoking ideas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931 |
| LoC No. | 00005100 |
| Title | True Bear Stories |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Bears |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40869 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 428 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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