The Bears of Blue River - Couverture souple

Major, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0253203309 ISBN 13 : 9780253203304

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 1984

Synopsis

The Bears of Blue River describes the adventures of a young boy growing up in early nineteenth-century rural Indiana. Little Balser lives with his parents, a younger brother, and a baby sister in a cozy log cabin on the bank of the Big Blue River. Although only thirteen or fourteen years old, he is quite familiar with the dangers and rigors of frontier life. As the story unfolds, the boy becomes lost in the forest, encounters the fierce one-eared bear, and is nearly caught by a bear as he dozes next to what he thinks is a bearskin. This is a book for children or adults who love nature and tales of early pioneer life.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"The Bears of Blue River," written by Charles Major, takes place in 19th century rural Indiana. "Little Balser," the main character in the book, was a very brave young man who had many exciting (and sometimes frightening) encounters with bears and other wildlife. A fearless hunter, Little Balser dreamed of the day he would have his own gun. As "The Bears of Blue River" describes, his dream did eventually come true. This book may not be considered politically correct by some because Little Balser does shoot bears. It is a correct (though quite possibly exaggerated) description of what life was like in those days, however. "The Bears of Blue River" is of particular interest to people of Shelbyville, Indiana. The north end of the town circle in Shelbyville features a statue of Little Balser holding up the two bear cubs that he captured and raised. Every summer Shelbyville, Indiana holds a celebration honoring "The Bears of Blue River." The celebration consists of a parade and entertainment to remember Shelbyville, Indiana and how it once was in the past. In addition to the wonderful history involved, "The Bears of Blue River" will keep those who love nature and tales of early pioneer life on the edge of their seats as they read the exciting experiences of "Little Balser."

Biographie de l'auteur

Charles Major (1856-1913) was an American lawyer and novelist. Born to an upper-middle class Indianapolis family, Major developed in interest in both law and English history at an early age and attended the University of Michigan from 1872 through 1875, being admitted to the Indiana bar association in 1877. Shortly thereafter he opened his own law practice, which launched a short political career, culminating in a year-long term in the Indiana state legislature. Writing remained an interest of Major, and in 1898, he published his first novel, When Knighthood Was in Flower. The novel about England during the reign of King Henry VIII was an exhaustively researched historical romance, and became enormously popular, holding a place on the New York Times bestselling list for nearly three years. Major continued to write and publish several additional novels, to varying degrees of success, as well as a number of children's adventure stories, most set in and around his native state of Indiana.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 1984
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0253203309
• ISBN 13: 9780253203304
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible