Grizzly Country

by Andy Russell

Book Overview

A classic account of the great bear, with more than 100,000 copies sold.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039442736X
• ISBN13: 9780394427362
• Release Date: April 1967
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Maybe the most accurate portrayal of the grizzly that has ever been written

Grizzly Country is a collection of stories of the first hand experiences of a man who lived his entire life in the wilderness with the great bears. It is a realistic view of the grizzly as he really is, not a blood and guts story of how "It's us or them" nor is it a highly emotional story about the plight of the bears, but rather a realistic view of the bear and of his past and future. Andy Russell is a man who knows the true character of the bear and has a realistic understanding of the dangers and joys of living in bear country. This book is entertaining, very informative and at many times very humorous. The format is wonderful, it is like sitting on the porch and listening to the tales of an old man's lifetime of adventures and it's never dull or boring. From his childhood to his experiences as a hunting guide and wildlife photographer in bear country, you will sense that this is a man who knows what he's talking about. Whether you are a hunter, an environmentalist or just a lover of the outdoors this is certain to be a wonderful addition to your collection.

A grand old classic by man with a lifetime of experience

Andy Russell grew up in grizzly country, married a young woman who had also grown up in grizzly, and raised a family in grizzly country. The stories are the real thing, with all the wonder and humor that comes from lifetimes of experience with wildlife. This book, with Frank Duqesne's NO ROOM FOR BEARS, and Enos Mills' THE GRIZZLY, is a classic that belongs on the shelf of everyone interested in the grizzly and its future in North America.Andy Russell's Grizzly Country blends a rich history of concern for this bear with some gentle and telling words to the wise. He even got ahead of the scientists in some cases. For instance, biologists used to insist that the bears living on the coast of Alaska were not the same species as the bears living inland. Russell wryly wrote how strange it was to see a bear moving up one side of a mountain, and become another species just by crossing the ridge and moving inland, down the other side of the mountain.Russell saw grizzlies as a child, and raised his kids around the bears. He has great stories to tell, stories of humor, and depth. This is a very fine book, cover to cover.