
BLACK BRUIN'S FIRST ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PANTHER
BLACK BRUIN - The Biography of a Bear
Dedicated to My illustrator and friend MR. CHARLES COPELAND whose clever brush has caught so perfectly each whim of nature in field and forest, and called from hiding the furtive furred and feathered folk, who come and go like shadows in the ancient woods.
THE GREAT BEAR OF THE MOUNTAINS
ILLUSTRATIONS
Black Bruin's first acquaintance with a panther... Frontispiece - The bear hurried in hot pursuit - Black Bruin dealt the porcupine a crushing blow - Growler sprang at Black Bruin's throat - He discovered another bear, watching the stream
URSUS, THE DROLL - INTRODUCTORY
Black Bruin
CHAPTER I - A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
CHAPTER II - THE CHASE
From a restless cub’s first encounter with a prowling panther, the tale launches into a vivid portrait of a bear’s earliest days in the wild. The narrator blends lively description of forest sounds, the bear’s surprising speed despite its clumsy gait, and a quick lesson on how diet and temperament shift from icy tundra to tropical jungle. Delightful illustrations accompany the narration, letting listeners picture each rustle of fur and flash of claws.
As Black Bruin matures, he meets rival cubs, a curious porcupine, and the occasional wandering human, each encounter highlighting the delicate balance of strength and gentle curiosity that defines his kind. The story weaves adventure with natural‑history insight, turning simple animal biography into a meditation on wilderness, survival, and the quiet humor of a creature that walks on its soles. Listeners are drawn into a world where every rustle could become a story, and the bear’s journey feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (196K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2007-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1869–1954
A New England writer who turned hardship into a lifelong celebration of the outdoors, he became known for nature stories, poetry, and talks that invited readers to notice the living world more closely.
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