Publisher's Synopsis
The Bear's Den is a classic novel written by Emily Huntington Miller and published in 1877. The story is set in the rugged wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, where a young girl named Nelly Gray is forced to fend for herself after her father is killed by a grizzly bear. With no one to turn to, Nelly must rely on her own wits and survival skills to make it through the harsh winter.As she struggles to survive, Nelly encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of fur trappers, a Native American chief, and a mysterious mountain man known only as ""The Bear."" Despite the danger and isolation of her situation, Nelly finds herself drawn to The Bear, who seems to have a deep understanding of the wilderness and the creatures that inhabit it.As the winter wears on, Nelly and The Bear form a deep bond, and she begins to learn the secrets of the land and the animals that call it home. But when a group of ruthless hunters arrives in the area, Nelly and The Bear must fight to protect their home and their way of life.Filled with vivid descriptions of the wilderness and its inhabitants, The Bear's Den is a thrilling adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages. With its strong female protagonist and themes of survival, resilience, and the power of nature, it remains a timeless classic of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
