Biography of a Grizzly


Read by Ernest Thompson Seton

(4.9 stars; 8 reviews)

"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.


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Biography of a Grizzly Episode 6 (The End) Read by Ernest Thompson Seton
Biography of A Grizzly Episode 7 - Thank You Read by Ernest Thompson Seton

Reviews


(0 stars)

Crying at the end? Let me put it this way -- I had to record the last chapter twice, cause _I_ got all choked up and blubbery at the end... Probably my allergies. Yeah, that must be it! ;-)


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Glad to see this one recorded. I remember reading this back in elementary school and being so touched by the story. I'm sure I cried at the ending.


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An absolutely wonderful reading of a wonderful story. The ending made me want to cry, but then I thought of the wonderful life. Just great!


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The very first book I recorded for Podiobooks. Never got a huge listenership, but still proud of it -- except for my attempts at accents.


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I loved this book! David, you did a GREAT job narrating this book! I loved it, and got teary eyed at the end.


(5 stars)

Magnificent, grandfatherly reading of a lovely and memorable story. Many thanks to Mr. Smith for delivering it to us.


(0 stars)

Another great reading of a good read.... thank you for making my weekly commute a little bit better.


(5 stars)

This was a fun and whimsical story. the reader was excellent.