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Someday There Will be Centaurs - Fantasy story by Brian Alan Burhoe

SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE CENTAURS – A Science Fantasy Short Story by Brian Alan Burhoe

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There will be Centaurs! A Fantasy short story. SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE CENTAURS – A Science Fantasy Short Story by Brian Alan Burhoe INTRODUCTION: Space? The Final Frontier. We’ll go Out There, of course. And we’ll colonize. We’ll do whatever it takes. We’ll adapt. Genetic engineering, if necessary. We’ll have wings. Or gills. Maybe […]

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Mounties, Wolves & Pulp Writers: North-West Stories & A De Herries Smith

Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction, Western writer / brianburhoe

North-West Stories & A De Herries Smith. Mountie pulp fiction writers. Stories of the West and North. Mounties, Wolves & Pulp Writers: North-West Stories & A De Herries Smith Introduction: “Brian Alan Burhoe’s post explores the history of the Northwestern pulp genre. Focusing on North-West Stories magazine and author De Herries Smith. The

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BEST BEAR WATCHING IN EUROPE: Visiting Bears in Sweden, Norway & Finland

Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Mother Earth, Travel / brianburhoe

Bear watching in Europe. Premier Destinations for Bear Watching. BEST BEAR WATCHING IN EUROPE: Visiting Bears in Sweden, Norway & Finland. Canada is the most popular travel destination for organized bear watching. But three European countries are catching up for avid naturalists and eco-tourists. Introduction to Bear Watching in Europe Europe, with its

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Native American traditional talking stick

NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS: What is a Talking Stick – Speakers Staff

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What is a Talking Stick? Native American traditions. NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS: What is a Talking Stick – Speakers Staff? A Talking Stick, or Speaker’s Staff, is a traditional Indigenous communication tool, often used in council circles and ceremonies to ensure respectful, orderly dialogue. Only the person holding the stick has the right to speak, while

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Top 10 Sites for Discovering Animal Fiction, Nature Writing & Related Literature

Animal story, Bears in Literature, Blog, Civilized Bears Story, Mountie Fiction, New Spirituality / brianburhoe

What are the best sites for discovering animal fiction, eco-fiction, nature writing? Top Animal Fiction Online Resources & Lists. Top 10 Sites for Discovering Animal Fiction, Nature Writing & Related Literature Welcome, mon ami! C’mon in. Here’s an AI Mode response I just have to share with you. Q. “What are the top sites

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7 BEST NATIONAL PARKS for Forest Hiking Worldwide

Blog, Canada, Mother Earth, New Spirituality, Travel / brianburhoe

Best national parks for forest hiking. 7 BEST NATIONAL PARKS for Forest Hiking Worldwide INTRODUCTION Written by Brian Alan Burhoe. I grew up in the Northern Appalachian forests of New Brunswick. Those ancient rolling hills were filled with old trails. Narrow, twisty animal paths, wider foot trails and overgrown abandoned logging roads. Lots of

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Call of North by Cecil B Demille long trip movie still

Cecil B DeMille, Call of the North & Tikah People – aka Tiger Indians

Blog, Canada, Western writer / brianburhoe

Cecil B DeMille of Hollywood… Cecil B DeMille, Call of the North & Tikah People – aka Tiger Indians. Written by Brian Alan Burhoe, creator of CivilizedBears.com Cast & Crew of Cecil B DeMille’s Call of the North, 1914 Here’s a great story about Cecil B DeMille and the Tikah People. And the making

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What is the National Animal of Canada? Polar Bear

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What is the Canadian National Animal? The Polar Bear! First Posted on July 9, 2012 by Brian Alan Burhoe. What is Canada’s National Animal? The Polar Bear! A Patriot’s Rant… “The polar bear, with its strength, courage, resourcefulness, and dignity is perfect for the part,” Nicole Eaton said in an historic speech to

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GIANT PANDAS HABITAT Are Panda Bears Still Endangered?

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Giant Pandas Habitat. Pandas eat bamboo. GIANT PANDAS HABITAT Are Panda Bears Still Endangered? “Giant Pandas Make Debut at National Zoo!” Now there is a headline that made us sit up. When Bao Li (Precious Vigor) and Qing Bao (Green Treasure) arrived, they warmed our hearts. The continued exchange of panda bears is

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TO EFFECT AN ARREST Adventures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Harwood Steele – Book Review

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Harwood Steele was one of the best writers of Mountie fiction. TO EFFECT AN ARREST Adventures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Harwood Steele – Book Review “In the opinion of Daddy Weston, this is the finest of all the stories of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…” TO EFFECT AN ARREST

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