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Book
by retired ranger delights with humorous and unusual
true tales of bears
After
spending forty years as a park ranger, Bob Murphy of Livingston,
Montana, has many interesting tales to tell. But his favorite
memories and his best stories are always about bears.
Murphy
has collected a remarkable series of anecdotes and recollections
in his new book, “Bears I Have Known: A Park Ranger’s
True Tales from Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.” Published
by Riverbend Publishing of Helena, the book chronicles
four decades of close encounters, close calls, and close-up
views of grizzly and black bears. From the story of the
boy and the bear who ended up in the same tree, to the
grizzly in a boat, and the black bear in the lobby of a
lodge, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves bears.
“Nothing
gets your heart pumping like meeting a bear,” Murphy
said, “and I met more than my share. Encountering
a bear is never an ordinary experience.” Murphy was
determined to share his love of bruins with others. “Bears
are a precious natural resource and we need to give them
their due,” he said. His stories are at once entertaining
and enlightening, shedding light on bear behavior and showing
both the good and the bad of bears – and people. “I
wish all my bear stories had a happy ending, but I’ve
seen my share of tragedy in the field too.”
Murphy’s
long career with the National Park Service led him all
over the country. “Bears I Have Known” recounts
his years in Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. The
paperback book is only $10.95 and is available at local
bookstores or by calling Riverbend Publishing toll-free
at 1-866-787-2363. |
