The Grizzly King

Name: The Grizzly King
Author: James Oliver Curwood

The story revolves around a man who travels to the Canadian wilderness to hunt and trap beavers. He becomes obsessed with capturing a massive grizzly bear that has been terrorizing the area. The protagonist's obsession leads him to venture deeper into the wilderness, where he faces numerous challenges and eventually confronts the bear in a climactic encounter.

By James Oliver Curwood · First published 1916 · Genre: Adventure, Nature, Animal Fiction · 20 chapters · 66,383 words

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With the silence and immobility of a great reddish-tinted, rock, Thor stood for many minutes looking out over his domain. He could not see far, for, like all grizzlies, his eyes were small and far apart, and his vision was bad. At a distance of a third or a half a mile he could make out a goat or a mountain sheep, but beyond that his world was a vast sun-filled or night-darkened mystery through which he ranged mostly by the guidance of sound and smell.

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Work type: Novel
Author: James Oliver Curwood
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Nature, Animal Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction
Length: 66,383 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 882 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Adventure — The narrative focuses on the thrilling and dangerous experiences of the characters in the wilderness.
Nature — The story emphasizes the natural environment and the interactions between humans and wildlife.
Animal Fiction — The plot centers around the life and perspective of a bear, making it a key element of the story.
Drama — The book explores emotional and moral conflicts, particularly in the relationship between humans and animals.