Black Bruin: The Biography of a Bear

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Black Bruin: The Biography of a Bear

by Clarence Hawkes

EN·~3 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
1

BLACK BRUIN'S FIRST ACQUAINTANCE WITH A PANTHER

0:22
2

BLACK BRUIN - The Biography of a Bear

0:02
3

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.

0:16
4

THE GREAT BEAR OF THE MOUNTAINS

0:48
5

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:01
6

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

0:15
7

URSUS, THE DROLL - INTRODUCTORY

11:55
8

Black Bruin

0:00
9

CHAPTER I - A THIEF IN THE NIGHT

6:52
10

CHAPTER II - THE CHASE

8:10

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Clarence Hawkes

Clarence Hawkes

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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