The Black Bear (1910)

The Black Bear is a novel written by William Henry Wright and published in 1910. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Bob, who sets out to hunt a black bear in the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains. Along the way, he encounters a range of characters, including a Native American guide, a group of lumberjacks, and a wealthy businessman who has his sights set on the same bear.As Bob navigates the rugged terrain and faces the challenges of hunting such a formidable animal, he also grapples with questions of morality and the ethics of killing for sport. The novel explores themes of man's relationship with nature, the clash between civilization and the wilderness, and the tension between individual ambition and social responsibility.Wright's vivid descriptions of the Adirondack landscape and the thrill of the hunt make for a gripping read, while his nuanced portrayal of the characters and their motivations adds depth and complexity to the story. The Black Bear is a classic of early 20th-century American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of hunting, conservation, and the American wilderness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.