The Elwes, Alfred 1819?-1888 creator Weir, Harrison 1824-1906 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too" by Alfred Elwes is a fictional narrative likely written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a bear named Bruin, who struggles with his bad temper and the adventures that ensue as he navigates through life and encounters with various other animals, ultimately leading to moral lessons about temperament and behavior. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Bruin's family dynamics and his notorious reputation for his ill temper. It details his upbringing in a cavern with his bear family, where they indulge in their own unruly antics and neglect Bruin's negative qualities. As Bruin's temper drives him away from his home, the narrative hints at future escapades as he sets forth to explore the world, illustrating his struggles and misadventures that will unfold throughout his journey. The beginning effectively establishes Bruin's character flaws, setting the stage for a tale rich with humor and insights into behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-05-03 Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Bears -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28671 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28671 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133644.0 28671