Bear Attacks of the Century - True Stories of Courage and Survival

Bear Attacks of the Century recounts tales of bravery, documenting the most gripping encounters between humans and bears. Providing expert guidance on avoiding such incidents and offering insights to navigate encounters unscathed, this book is essential for anyone entering bear territory, whether hikers, hunters, or campers. It's also a valuable resource for those intrigued by these majestic yet potentially dangerous creatures, seeking a deeper understanding of their behavior and interactions with humans.

Do bear encounters stir primal fears entrenched deep within our psyche, evoking ancestral memories of when humans were prey? Some argue that nightmares featuring bears haunt them long before encountering one, whether in reality or through media portrayals. Tragically, these nightmares can materialize as horrifying realities. When facing bear attacks, individuals often display extraordinary resilience, performing near-superhuman feats in their struggle for survival.

"The human survival instinct in bear encounters is nothing short of extraordinary," remarks a doctor who witnessed the harrowing aftermath endured by bear attack victims.

About the author

Larry Mueller was the hunting dog editor at Outdoor Life and wrote numerous articles as well as Speed Train Your Own Retriever.

Marguerite Reiss was an outdoor writer who contributed to Reader's Digest, Outdoor Life, and Guideposts.

Summary

Bear Attacks of the Century gathers stories of courage, chronicling the most horrific encounters between bears and people, and provides expert advice on avoiding attacks and information that may help both species leave an encounter unscathed.

Product details

• Authors: Larry Mueller, Larry Reiss Mueller, Mueller Larry, Marguerite Reiss, Reiss Marguerite
• Assisted by: Underwood Lamar (Foreword)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.08.2024
• EAN: 9781493085521
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-8552-1
• No. of pages: 196
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Guides > Nature; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Survival, NATURE / Animals / Mammals, Wildlife: mammals, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, True stories of heroism, endurance and survival, Wildlife: mammals: general interest, Yellowstone bear attacks;Yellowstone National Park