Whishaw, Frederick 1854-1934 creator Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.) 1846-1929 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Boris the Bear-Hunter" by Frederick Whishaw is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Boris, a strong and courageous peasant who is known for his exceptional hunting skills, especially in eliminating bears that threaten his village. Set in a remote part of northern Europe, the narrative explores Boris's various adventures, including a fateful encounter with a bear that brings him to the attention of a powerful young man, revealing deeper themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the fight against adversity. The opening portion of the book introduces Boris as he embarks on a bear hunt but soon finds himself in dire straits when a bear he is pursuing turns the tables on him. As Boris relishes wild strawberries in the woods, he unexpectedly encounters the bear, leading to a humorous yet precarious chase. In a turn of events, Boris is saved just as he is about to be overpowered, by a stranger named Petka, who not only assists him in defeating the bear but also invites Boris to join him in Archangel. This moment of friendship sets the stage for Boris's transformation from a humble serf to a key figure in the service of the Tsar, hinting at the adventures and challenges that lie ahead in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-03-09 Produced by sp1nd, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Biographical fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Bears -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Russia -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Hunting -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45098 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45098 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134033.0 45098