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In the Company of Wild Bears by Howard Smith HC/DJ 2006
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- ISBN
- 9781592289523
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1592289525
ISBN-13
9781592289523
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52332363
Product Key Features
Book Title
In the Company of Wild Bears : a Celebration of Backcountry Grizzlies and Black Bears
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Bears, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Animals / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-004686
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Smith delivers a loving tribute to the Ursidae family that will delight animal enthusiasts and could even make a convert of famed (and faux) bear-hater Stephen Colbert. Supported on almost every page by Francis's gorgeous photos, the book more than meets Smith's goal of providing an account that is 'representative of what it means to walk in bear country.'"- Publishers Weekly "Smith's fascination with and respect for this great animal make for an instructive and fun book, lavishly illustrated by wildlife photographer Francis."-- Booklist "Adrenaline flows freely--both for Howard Smith in the company of wild bears and for the reader in his armchair at home. This book will whet your appetite for more titles by this author."-Linda Hutton, Editor, Hutton Publications "When bears are healthy, the world is healthy, and our task is to see to it that they can live well. Howard Smith's lucid introduction to North America's bears helps us understand that essential work, and it belongs in every planetary caretaker's library."-Gregory McNamee, author of Blue Mountains Far Away: Journeys Into the American Wilderness and In the Presence of Wolves In the Company of Wild Bears: A Celebration of Backcountry Grizzlies and Black Bears pairs photographer Michael H. Francis' black and white photos of bears in the field with a blend of writer Howard Smith's bear encounters paired with sidebars of bear facts and safety tips. What makes this different from the usual bear guide--many laden with color photos and made for coffee table display --already on the market is an attention to understanding the bear's habitat and psyche: chapters focus on first-person encounters which provide such insights and understanding, and are designed to reduce reader fears about bear activities and presence.-Diane C. Donovan, California Bookwatch, "Smith delivers a loving tribute to the Ursidae family that will delight animal enthusiasts and could even make a convert of famed (and faux) bear-hater Stephen Colbert. Supported on almost every page by Francis's gorgeous photos, the book more than meets Smith's goal of providing an account that is 'representative of what it means to walk in bear country.'"-- Publishers Weekly "Smith's fascination with and respect for this great animal make for an instructive and fun book, lavishly illustrated by wildlife photographer Francis."-- Booklist "Adrenaline flows freely--both for Howard Smith in the company of wild bears and for the reader in his armchair at home. This book will whet your appetite for more titles by this author."—Linda Hutton, Editor, Hutton Publications "When bears are healthy, the world is healthy, and our task is to see to it that they can live well. Howard Smith's lucid introduction to North America's bears helps us understand that essential work, and it belongs in every planetary caretaker's library."--Gregory McNamee, author of Blue Mountains Far Away: Journeys Into the American Wilderness and In the Presence of Wolves In the Company of Wild Bears: A Celebration of Backcountry Grizzlies and Black Bears pairs photographer Michael H. Francis' black and white photos of bears in the field with a blend of writer Howard Smith's bear encounters paired with sidebars of bear facts and safety tips. What makes this different from the usual bear guide--many laden with color photos and made for coffee table display --already on the market is an attention to understanding the bear's habitat and psyche: chapters focus on first-person encounters which provide such insights and understanding, and are designed to reduce reader fears about bear activities and presence.--Diane C. Donovan, California Bookwatch, "Smith delivers a loving tribute to the "Ursidae "family that will delight animal enthusiasts and could even make a convert of famed (and faux) bear-hater Stephen Colbert. Supported on almost every page by Francis's gorgeous photos, the book more than meets Smith's goal of providing an account that is 'representative of what it means to walk in bear country.'"--"Publishers Weekly""" "Smith's fascination with and respect for this great animal make for an instructive and fun book, lavishly illustrated by wildlife photographer Francis."--"Booklist " "Adrenaline flows freely--both for Howard Smith in the company of wild bears and for the reader in his armchair at home. This book will whet your appetite for more titles by this author."-- Linda Hutton, Editor, "Hutton Publications"" ""When bears are healthy, the world is healthy, and our task is to see to it that they can live well. Howard Smith's lucid introduction to North America's bears helps us understand that essential work, and it belongs in every planetary caretaker's library."--Gregory McNamee, author of "Blue Mountains Far Away: Journeys Into the American Wilderness" and "In the Presence of Wolves""" In the Company of Wild Bears: A Celebration of Backcountry Grizzlies and Black Bears pairs photographer Michael H. Francis' black and white photos of bears in the field with a blend of writer Howard Smith's bear encounters paired with sidebars of bear facts and safety tips. What makes this different from the usual bear guide--many laden with color photos and made for coffee table display --already on the market is an attention to understanding the bear's habitat and psyche: chapters focus on first-personencounters which provide such insights and understanding, and are designed to reduce reader fears about bear activities and presence.--Diane C. Donovan, "California Bookwatch" " ", Smith ( Yellowstone Memories ) delivers a loving tribute to the Ursidae family that will delight animal enthusiasts and could even make a convert of famed (and faux) bear-hater Stephen Colbert. Smith combines accounts of his true-life encounters with bears across North America, from Alaska's Talkeetna Mountains to the Grand Teton and Shenandoah National Parks, with no-nonsense sidebars that dispense useful information for people interested in seeing bears firsthand. Supported on almost every page by Francis's gorgeous photos, the book more than meets Smith's goal of providing an account that is "representative of what it means to walk in bear country." One of the most entertaining adventures involves an exploration of Wyoming's Pilgrim Creek near Grand Teton National Park, which also features Smith's surprisingly rugged West Highland terrier. Smith's explorations also serve to counter what he calls "sensational" stories about bear maulings so he can encourage people to safely explore the backcountry. The book is best at showing that bears are "a metaphor for simply enjoying the sparkling wonder of wildness."-- Publishers Weekly "When bears are healthy, the world is healthy, and our task is to see to it that they--and every other voyager on this grand ark--can live well. Howard Smith's lucid introduction to North America's bears helps us understand that essential work, and it belongs in every planetary caretaker's library."--Gregory McNamee, author of Blue Mountains Far Away: Journeys Into the American Wilderness and In the Presence of Wolves If you are not yet acquainted with Smith's books, you're in for a literary treat. He is a rare writer who can grab the reader by the throat and haul him along for a true wilderness adventure. Smith's prose is technically accurate, while his style is fast-moving and concise. The reader is able to picture, understand, and become a part of the scene Smith describes. Photos by Michael H. Francis add to this celebration of bears. Adrenaline flows freely--both for Howard Smith in the company of wild bears and for the reader in his armchair at home. This book will whet your appetite for more titles by this author."—Linda Hutton, Editor, Hutton Publications "Bears are a powerful icon in the collective consciousness of Americans, conjuring up images of love-worn stuffed animals, cartoon characters, the solemn spokesbear who reminds us that only we can prevent forest fires, as well as images gleaned from movies, television, and books. Smith's obsession is a bit beyond most people's interest in wildlife. He admits that the adrenaline rush that comes with sighting a bear is almost addicting, referring to the sensation as a "ramping up" of the senses. He has had extensive experience hiking on backcountry wildlife trails, although his accounts of his travels in Alaska, Canada, and various other wilderness outposts lack a precise time frame. Smith shares a wealth of information about bears, including such tips as "Play dead if touched by a grizzly. Fight back if touched by a black bear." Although most readers will never have to put such nuggets of wisdom to the test, Smith's fascination with and respect for this great animal make for an instructive and fun book, lavishly illustrated by wildlife photographer Francis."-- Booklist, Smith ("Yellowstone Memories") delivers a loving tribute to the "Ursidae "family that will delight animal enthusiasts and could even make a convert of famed (and faux) bear-hater Stephen Colbert. Smith combines accounts of his true-life encounters with bears across North America, from Alaska's Talkeetna Mountains to the Grand Teton and Shenandoah National Parks, with no-nonsense sidebars that dispense useful information for people interested in seeing bears firsthand. Supported on almost every page by Francis's gorgeous photos, the book more than meets Smith's goal of providing an account that is "representative of what it means to walk in bear country." One of the most entertaining adventures involves an exploration of Wyoming's Pilgrim Creek near Grand Teton National Park, which also features Smith's surprisingly rugged West Highland terrier. Smith's explorations also serve to counter what he calls "sensational" stories about bear maulings so he can encourage people to safely explore the backcountry. The book is best at showing that bears are "a metaphor for simply enjoying the sparkling wonder of wildness."--"Publishers Weekly" "When bears are healthy, the world is healthy, and our task is to see to it that they--and every other voyager on this grand ark--can live well. Howard Smith's lucid introduction to North America's bears helps us understand that essential work, and it belongs in every planetary caretaker's library."--Gregory McNamee, author of "Blue Mountains Far Away: Journeys Into the American Wilderness" and "In the Presence of Wolves" "" " If you are not yet acquainted with Smith's books, you're in for a literary treat. He is a rare writer whocan grab the reader by the throat and haul him along for a true wilderness adventure. Smith's prose is technically accurate, while his style is fast-moving and concise. The reader is able to picture, understand, and become a part of the scene Smith describes. Photos by Michael H. Francis add to this celebration of bears. Adrenaline flows freely--both for Howard Smith in the company of wild bears and for the reader in his armchair at home. This book will whet your appetite for more titles by this author." -- Linda Hutton, Editor, "Hutton Publications " "Bears are a powerful icon in the collective consciousness of Americans, conjuring up images of love-worn stuffed animals, cartoon characters, the solemn spokesbear who reminds us that only we can prevent forest fires, as well as images gleaned from movies, television, and books. Smith's obsession is a bit beyond most people's interest in wildlife. He admits that the adrenaline rush that comes with sighting a bear is almost addicting, referring to the sensation as a "ramping up" of the senses. He has had extensive experience hiking on backcountry wildlife trails, although his accounts of his travels in Alaska, Canada, and various other wilderness outposts lack a precise time frame. Smith shares a wealth of information about bears, including such tips as "Play dead if touched by a grizzly. Fight back if touched by a black bear." Although most readers will never have to put such nuggets of wisdom to the test, Smith's fascination with and respect for this great animal make for an instructive and fun book, lavishly illustrated by wildlife photographer Francis."--"Booklist " " ", Smith ( Yellowstone Memories ) delivers a loving tribute to the Ursidae family that will delight animal enthusiasts and could even make a convert of famed (and faux) bear-hater Stephen Colbert. Smith combines accounts of his true-life encounters with bears across North America, from Alaska's Talkeetna Mountains to the Grand Teton and Shenandoah National Parks, with no-nonsense sidebars that dispense useful information for people interested in seeing bears firsthand. Supported on almost every page by Francis's gorgeous photos, the book more than meets Smith's goal of providing an account that is "representative of what it means to walk in bear country." One of the most entertaining adventures involves an exploration of Wyoming's Pilgrim Creek near Grand Teton National Park, which also features Smith's surprisingly rugged West Highland terrier. Smith's explorations also serve to counter what he calls "sensational" stories about bear maulings so he can encourage people to safely explore the backcountry. The book is best at showing that bears are "a metaphor for simply enjoying the sparkling wonder of wildness."- Publishers Weekly "When bears are healthy, the world is healthy, and our task is to see to it that they--and every other voyager on this grand ark--can live well. Howard Smith's lucid introduction to North America's bears helps us understand that essential work, and it belongs in every planetary caretaker's library."-Gregory McNamee, author of Blue Mountains Far Away: Journeys Into the American Wilderness and In the Presence of Wolves "If you are not yet acquainted with Smith's books, you're in for a literary treat. He is a rare writer who can grab the reader by the throat and haul him along for a true wilderness adventure. Smith's prose is technically accurate, while his style is fast-moving and concise. The reader is able to picture, understand, and become a part of the scene Smith describes. Photos by Michael H. Francis add to this celebration of bears. Adrenaline flows freely--both for Howard Smith in the company of wild bears and for the reader in his armchair at home. This book will whet your appetite for more titles by this author."-Linda Hutton, Editor, Hutton Publications "Bears are a powerful icon in the collective consciousness of Americans, conjuring up images of love-worn stuffed animals, cartoon characters, the solemn spokesbear who reminds us that only we can prevent forest fires, as well as images gleaned from movies, television, and books. Smith's obsession is a bit beyond most people's interest in wildlife. He admits that the adrenaline rush that comes with sighting a bear is almost addicting, referring to the sensation as a "ramping up" of the senses. He has had extensive experience hiking on backcountry wildlife trails, although his accounts of his travels in Alaska, Canada, and various other wilderness outposts lack a precise time frame. Smith shares a wealth of information about bears, including such tips as "Play dead if touched by a grizzly. Fight back if touched by a black bear." Although most readers will never have to put such nuggets of wisdom to the test, Smith's fascination with and respect for this great animal make for an instructive and fun book, lavishly illustrated by wildlife photographer Francis."- Booklist
Photographed by
Francis, Michael H.
Dewey Decimal
599.78
Table Of Content
Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction 1 Return to Primal Ways 2 Walking with Alaska's Great Bear 3 Bailey's Bodacious Teton Adventure 4 Ears Back; Cub at Side 5 Oso Canella 6 Searching for Grizzlies in the Canadian Rockies 7 Where's Bear? 8 Pass it On 9 The Magic of Wildness 10 Bears, Humans, and the Spirit of Place
Synopsis
Most people conjure up images of gargantuan grizzlies with razor-sharp claws and teeth when they think of bears. And, while this may be true, there is also another side to these endearingly large mammals. "In the Company of Bears" reveals the real life of these massive bruins. It melds fascinating real-life human/bear encounters with world-class photography to create a unique experience most readers have only dreamed of. If you like bears, you'll love this book!, Most people conjure up images of gargantuan grizzlies with razor-sharp claws and teeth when they think of bears. And, while this may be true, there is also another side to these endearingly large mammals. This book reveals the life of these massive bruins. It melds real-life human/bear encounters with world class photography.
LC Classification Number
QL737.C27S613 2006
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