02663cam a22003853u 4500 3132 UtSlPG 20260610133108.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 In the Wilderness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-10 How I killed a bear -- Lost in the woods -- A fight with a trout -- A-hunting of the deer -- A character study (Old Phelps) -- Camping out -- A wilderness romance -- What some people call pleasure. Produced by David Widger "In the Wilderness" by Charles Dudley Warner is a narrative collection of personal essays likely written in the late 19th century. The stories capture the adventures and reflections of the author as he explores the natural beauty and wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains, addressing themes of nature, hunting, and human interaction with the environment. The opening portion of the book introduces the author's encounter with a bear while blackberry picking, a seemingly casual meeting that turns into an unexpected adventure. Warner describes his initial surprise and gradual apprehension as the bear approaches him, leading to a comical and tense situation where he must choose between confrontation and clever distraction. In this lighthearted episode, he ultimately shoots the bear, leading to an amusing spectacle as he returns to his companions, who are skeptical of his tale until they see the bear for themselves. The narrative combines humor, nature observation, and a reflection on human instincts in the face of wilderness challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Description and travel Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- Adirondack Mountains Wilderness areas -- New York (State) -- Adirondack Mountains Natural history -- New York (State) -- Adirondack Mountains Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3132 45204 45204