The Life Story of a Black Bear by Harry Perry Robinson
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"The Life Story of a Black Bear" by H. Perry Robinson is a narrative account written in the early 20th century. The book takes on a unique perspective, presenting the life of a black bear as the central character, through whose eyes we experience the trials and joys of a bear's existence in the wilderness. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of increasing human incursions into the bear's natural habitat, which marks
a significant theme throughout the story. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Wahka, a young black bear, who reminisces about his cubhood days filled with playful activities, like tumbling downhill with his sister Kahwa. As the narrative progresses, it becomes evident that these idyllic moments are disrupted by the arrival of humans, heralding a change that brings danger and tragedy to the wild inhabitants. The opening vividly describes the lush landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and the carefree nature of bears before a foreboding change, foreshadowing a narrative that intertwines themes of innocence, survival, and the impact of human encroachment on wildlife, setting the stage for Wahka's journey through moments of joy and impending peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Robinson, Harry Perry, 1859-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Life Story of a Black Bear |
| Credits |
Produced by Mhairi Hindle 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: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Bears |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55583 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55583-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 207 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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