American Bears: Selections from the Writings of Theodore Roosevelt

by Paul Schullery, Paul Schullery (Editor)

A delightful and informative collection of Roosevelt's writings on the grizzly and black bears.

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 1983

About the author

Paul Schullery is an American author and photographer. The main focus of his work is centred on nature and our relationship with it. Schullery studied American History at Wittenberg University and Ohio University, receiving his M.A. and B.A., respectively.

Reviews

[Chris Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining and informative selection of short articles about Bears by TR. Insight into hunting, nature, other wildlife, and most importantly, BEARS.

[Mark Luongo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A number of excellent accounts from Theodore's experience as a naturalist, conservationist and, of course, hunter. My favorite was "A Colorado Bear Hunt" where he recounts a number of bear tales but waxes poetic about the bird life he encounters on the trip. I didn't like the use of dogs to harry and assault the bears before shooting which occurred on a number of these adventures. TR himself had misgivings about it too if I recall correctly. I did like the reference to Skip, the "black and tan" (coonhound?) who Roosevelt fell in love with and the affection was returned to the point that " I took him home with me as a playmate for the children." Those lucky kids at Sagamore Hill. A worthy read for the outdoor types out there and fans of a truly "Renaissance Man."

[Belle Meade School]

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