Black Bruin - Paperback

by Clarence Hawkes (Author)

Black Bruin: The Biography of a Bear is the classic bear story by author Clarence Hawkes which tells the story of a male black bear and his ever-changing relationships with the humans who share his domain. This venerable and charming nature volume will surely prove to be a treasured addition to any nature library.

Author Biography

Clarence Hawkes (December 16, 1869 - January 19, 1954) was an American author and lecturer, known for his nature stories and poetry. Born in Goshen, Massachusetts, Hawkes was physically disabled at a young age; part of one leg was amputated when he was nine, and he became blind four years later after a gun discharged in his face during a hunting accident. He was subsequently schooled at the Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, where he befriended the young Helen Keller. In 1899, he married Bessie Bell, who illustrated his first book, and the couple moved to Hadley. His prolific career saw the publication of over 100 volumes on a variety of topics; upon his death, the New York Times referred to him as the "blind poet of Hadley".