Category Archives: Book*Reviews

Book reviews of classic and modern animal stories and nature books.

PAN by Knut Hamsun – Under a Strange Sky – Gone to the Forest

PAN by Knut Hamsun. From the Author of GROWTH OF THE SOIL…     PAN, A Northern Novel by Knut Hamsun   “I have gone to the forest.”  The Northland is a world unto itself.  And I grew up in … Continue reading

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The Walter Lantz Story: Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda, Chilly Willy & the Beary Family

Who created Woody Woodpecker? The Walter Lantz Story: Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda, Chilly Willy & the Beary Family – A Tribute   “Guess who?  Ha-Ha-Ha Haaa Ha!”  “Everybody thinks I’m crazee-ee-ee.  Yessiree, that’s me, that’s me.  That’s what I’m cracked … Continue reading

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L Sprague de Camp’s ZEI Novels in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Tradition

Edgar Rice Burroughs Tradition… L Sprague de Camp’s ZEI Novels in the Edgar Rice Burroughs Tradition   “On a fine clear morning, the sun rose redly over the rim of the Banjao Sea.  The rising sun, which the Krishnans call … Continue reading

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Celebrating P G Wodehouse & The Whimsical, Witty World of Jeeves

Wodehouse forever! Right Ho!  Celebrating P G Wodehouse & The Whimsical, Witty World of Jeeves     “P G WODEHOUSE IS ENGLISH LITERATURE’S PERFORMING FLEA.” Sean O’Casey “I’M BITTEN.  WHAT A DIVINE ITCH!” Brian Alan Burhoe   The World of … Continue reading

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GREATEST WRITERS OF MOUNTIE FICTION Top 10 Authors Canadian Mounted Police

Canadian Mountie Fiction — a Literary History. How did a handful of real-life Policemen become National Mythic Heroes?  Meet the Top 10 Writers of Mountie Fiction! “No other nation owes its primary Mythology to such a mix of international writers!  … Continue reading

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GENTLE GIANT GEORGE Rescue Dog Rescues Human – Landseer Book Review

Rescue Dog Landseer Newfoundland Gentle Giant rescue dog. Gentle Giant George: Rescue Dog Rescues Human – Book Review Free Days With George: Learning Life’s Little Lessons from One Very Big Dog by Colin Campbell My rating: 5 of 5 stars … Continue reading

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TRAIL OF THE ELK the Northcountry of Mikkjel Fønhus Book Review

Trail of the Elk – an Animal story… Trail of the Elk: Discovering the Northcountry of Mikkjel Fønhus     “This is the story of a wizard elk — Rauten, as people called him.  He was a human being in animal guise…” … Continue reading

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Knut Hamsun’s GROWTH OF THE SOIL – A book review

A Book Review…   Knut Hamsun’s GROWTH OF THE SOIL – A book review I first read GROWTH OF THE SOIL as a much younger man.  Never forgot it, of course.  And after a recent reread, I had to put … Continue reading

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Famous Bears in Fact & Fiction – Gentle Ben to Grizzly Adams

What are the Most Famous Bears? Who was the most famous bear? Gentle Giants: Famous Bears in Fact & Fiction – from Ben to Bozo Bear Famous Bears in Fact & Fiction – Gentle Ben to Grizzly Adams “If you … Continue reading

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CATS QUOTES – Loving & Funny Cat Quotes For Feline Fanciers

Literary Cat Quotes… Writers’ Cat Quotes: Loving, Sentimental & Funny Cats Quotes   Cats Quotes: Loving & Funny Cat Quotes For Feline Fanciers “BOOKS.  CATS.  LIFE IS GOOD.” – Edward Gorey They dance madly around the house, still thinking they’re kittens.  And … Continue reading

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