Biography of a Grizzly

By: Ernest Thompson Seton
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  • "The life of a wild animal always has a tragic end," as Ernest Thompson Seton said. This is the story of Metitsi Wahb, born a playful cub, orphaned young by the murder of his mother, his brothers and sister, raising himself surrounded by enemies, and growing to the fiercest creature anywhere in his vast range -- though showing himself a gentleman in the Yellowstone National Park. And finally, he is laid low by a smaller, more cunning enemy, and defeated in the end by age and injury. "The life of a wild animal always has a tragic end." I'll warn you this is a gentle and yet violent story, a natural violence, but not one you'd wish to face yourself, and not recommended for young children. This was the first full book I ever recorded for my "Stories from the Hiber-Nation" podcast, a natural choice, and in some ways my favorite. I hope I've done this fairly short story justice, and that you, too, will feel the passion for nature in Seton's writing. Read by David "Grizzly" Smith
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Episodes
  • Biography of a Grizzly Episode 7 Thank You

    Biography of a Grizzly Episode 7 Thank You
    Jul 9 2009

    If you liked this book, here are some others I've recorded for your enjoyment. Thanks for listening!
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    2 mins
  • Biography of a Grizzly Episode 6 (The End)

    Biography of a Grizzly Episode 6 (The End)
    May 25 2009
    Part 3 -- The Waning Chapters 1 through 4. Wahb reaches full maturity, with a vast range, gained by brute strength. Wahb is a gentleman at Yellowstone Park. Wahb is misled. And the story ends as stories end. Not with a bang.
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    32 mins
  • Biography of a Grizzly Episode 5

    Biography of a Grizzly Episode 5
    May 25 2009
    Part 2 -- The Days of His Strength Chapters 4 and 5. Wahb meets some human "Grizzlies." And he starts learning a few things about being an old grizzly.
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    18 mins

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