The Biography of a Grizzly by Ernest Thompson Seton
"The Biography of a Grizzly" by Ernest Thompson Seton is a work of fictionalized biography written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1899. This compelling narrative explores the life and struggles of a grizzly bear named Wahb, chronicling his experiences from cubhood to maturity amidst the dangers of the wild and human encroachment. Seton, known for his deep understanding and love of nature, merges storytelling with natural history, bringing the life
of this iconic creature to the forefront. The book begins with Wahb’s early life, detailing his joyful existence with his mother and siblings until tragedy strikes, leaving Wahb to navigate the perilous world alone. Throughout his journey, he grapples with various challenges, including encounters with hunters, other bears, and the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness. As Wahb grows into a powerful adult, his character transforms from a vulnerable cub to a formidable creature of the wild, yet he remains haunted by his past and the loss of his family. Seton intricately illustrates Wahb’s struggle for dominance, survival, and ultimately, peace, making "The Biography of a Grizzly" not just a tale of an animal but a poignant exploration of life, loss, and the struggle for coexistence in a world where nature and humanity collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946 |
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| Title | The Biography of a Grizzly |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #25023 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Grizzly bear -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9330 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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