# # Civilized Bears - Animal Fiction & Forest Wildlife > Animal Fiction for readers of all ages ## Posts - [THE ANIMALS WHO RESCUE ME by Leslie Siegel - Wildlife Rescue & Travel Memoir Book Review](https://civilizedbears.com/the-animals-who-rescue-me-by-leslie-siegel-wildlife-rescue-travel-memoir-book-review/): Wildlife Rescue Book Review. Travel memoir by Leslie Siegel. THE ANIMALS WHO RESCUE ME by Leslie Siegel – Wildlife Rescue... - [FLAT EARTH MAP PROOF: What is the Flat Earth Theory - Is the World Flat?](https://civilizedbears.com/flat-earth-map-proof-what-is-flat-earth-theory-world-flat/): Flat Earth Society, flat earth map, Bible verses, flat world... FLAT EARTH MAP PROOF: What is the Flat Earth Theory... - [COUNTRY KITCHEN Easy Recipes - Traditional Down Home & Popular Restaurant Meals](https://civilizedbears.com/country-kitchen-easy-recipes-traditional-down-home-restaurant-meals/): Easy Recipes. Traditional Down Home & Restaurant Meals Old English Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. Written by Brian Alan Burhoe. COUNTRY... - [TRAVEL APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS: Location, History, Haunted Stories & Wildlife Area](https://civilizedbears.com/travel-appalachian-mountains-location-history-haunted-stories-wildlife-area/): Travel Appalachian Mountains. Location, History, Ghostly Stories & Wildlife Area. Where can you hear the Haunting Chorus? “The ancient Appalachian... - [DOGS IN FLIGHT When Dogs Can Fly - Adopting Rescue Dogs](https://civilizedbears.com/dogs-in-flight-when-dogs-can-fly-adopting-rescue-dogs/): Dogs in Flight was a fascinating exhibit from Jack Jackson Dog Photography... DOGS IN FLIGHT: When Dogs Have Wings! Images... - [WHAT HO! Goodreads, Best of PG Wodehouse, Jeeves, Blandings & Uncle Fred](https://civilizedbears.com/what-ho-goodreads-best-pg-wodehouse-jeeves-blandings-uncle-fred/): Best of PG Wodehouse, Jeeves, Blandings... WHAT HO! Celebrating The Very Best of P G Wodehouse & My New Friends... - [Complete Northwest Novel: Mountie Pulp Fiction Magazine – Harry Sinclair Drago & Other Writers](https://civilizedbears.com/complete-northwest-novel-mountie-pulp-fiction-magazine-harry-sinclair-drago-writers/): Complete Northwest Novel was a popular Mountie Pulp Fiction Magazine. It published Harry Sinclair Drago and many other Northern Wilderness... - [EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS Tribute to Tarzan of the Apes Creator - A Personal Hero](https://civilizedbears.com/edgar-rice-burrougs-tribute-tarzan-of-the-apes-creator-personal-hero/): Tarzan of the Apes was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs... A Personal Hero. EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS: A Tribute to Tarzan’s... - [SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE CENTAURS – A Science Fantasy Short Story by Brian Alan Burhoe](https://civilizedbears.com/someday-there-will-be-centaurs-science-fantasy-short-story-brian-alan-burhoe/): There will be Centaurs! A Fantasy short story. SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE CENTAURS – A Science Fantasy Short Story by... - [Mounties, Wolves & Pulp Writers: North-West Stories & A De Herries Smith](https://civilizedbears.com/mounties-wolves-pulp-writers-north-west-stories-de-herries-smith-issue/): North-West Stories & A De Herries Smith. Mountie pulp fiction writers. Stories of the West and North. Mounties, Wolves &... - [BEST BEAR WATCHING IN EUROPE: Visiting Bears in Sweden, Norway & Finland](https://civilizedbears.com/best-bear-watching-in-europe-visiting-bears-sweden-norway-finland/): Bear watching in Europe. Premier Destinations for Bear Watching. BEST BEAR WATCHING IN EUROPE: Visiting Bears in Sweden, Norway &... - [NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS: What is a Talking Stick - Speakers Staff](https://civilizedbears.com/native-american-traditions-what-is-a-talking-stick-speakers-staff/): What is a Talking Stick? Native American traditions. NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS: What is a Talking Stick – Speakers Staff? A... - [Top 10 Sites for Discovering Animal Fiction, Nature Writing & Related Literature](https://civilizedbears.com/top-10-sites-discovering-animal-fiction-nature-writing-literature/): What are the best sites for discovering animal fiction, eco-fiction, nature writing? Top Animal Fiction Online Resources & Lists. Top... - [7 BEST NATIONAL PARKS for Forest Hiking Worldwide](https://civilizedbears.com/7-best-national-parks-for-forest-hiking-worldwide/): Best national parks for forest hiking. 7 BEST NATIONAL PARKS for Forest Hiking Worldwide INTRODUCTION Written by Brian Alan Burhoe.... - [Cecil B DeMille, Call of the North & Tikah People – aka Tiger Indians](https://civilizedbears.com/cecil-b-demille-call-of-the-north-tikah-people-aka-tiger-indians/): Cecil B DeMille of Hollywood... Cecil B DeMille, Call of the North & Tikah People – aka Tiger Indians. Written... - [What is the National Animal of Canada? Polar Bear](https://civilizedbears.com/what-is-the-national-animal-of-canada-polar-bear/): What is the Canadian National Animal? The Polar Bear! First Posted on July 9, 2012 by Brian Alan Burhoe. What... - [GIANT PANDAS HABITAT Are Panda Bears Still Endangered?](https://civilizedbears.com/giant-pandas-habitat-are-panda-bears-still-endangered/): Giant Pandas Habitat. Pandas eat bamboo. GIANT PANDAS HABITAT Are Panda Bears Still Endangered? “Giant Pandas Make Debut at National... - [TO EFFECT AN ARREST Adventures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Harwood Steele – Book Review](https://civilizedbears.com/effect-arrest-adventures-royal-canadian-mounted-police-harwood-steele-book-review/): Harwood Steele was one of the best writers of Mountie fiction. TO EFFECT AN ARREST Adventures of the Royal Canadian... - [BROTHERS IN BLOOD Ed Gorman Mountie Novels as by Daniel St James](https://civilizedbears.com/brothers-in-blood-ed-gorman-mountie-novels-as-by-daniel-st-james/): Ed Gorman. The Man who really wrote the Brothers in Blood Mountie Novels. BROTHERS IN BLOOD: Ed Gorman Mountie Novels... - [BEARS IN MYTHOLOGY & FOLKLORE: Irish, Norse, German, Native American Meaning](https://civilizedbears.com/bears-in-mythology-folklore-irish-norse-german-native-american-meaning/): Bears in Mythology. Bear Native American meaning... “Bear — King of Animals! ” BEARS IN MYTHOLOGY & FOLKLORE: Irish, Norse,... - [How to Become a Chef: Culinary School or On-the-job Training?](https://civilizedbears.com/how-to-become-chef-culinary-school-or-on-the-job-training/): Chef jobs: restaurant career cooking school. Do I Really Need a Culinary Course & Credentials to be a Chef? How... - [GREATEST WRITERS OF MOUNTIE FICTION Top 10 Authors Canadian Mounted Police](https://civilizedbears.com/greatest-writers-mountie-fiction/): Mountie fiction writers and stories. GREATEST WRITERS OF MOUNTIE FICTION Top 10 Authors Canadian Mounted Police How did a handful... - [TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review](https://civilizedbears.com/tales-gunsmoke-don-ward-gunsmoke-episodes-western-book-review/): Tales of Gunsmoke. TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review “Remember, Chester,” Matt said;... - [Working on the Highway – Memories of an Appalachian Mountains Highways Worker](https://civilizedbears.com/working-on-the-highway-memories-appalachian-mountains-highways-worker/): I’m Working on the highway, all day long I don’t stop. Working on the highway, blasting through the bedrock... Working... - [SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS by George Marsh – Book Review – Dog Stories](https://civilizedbears.com/sled-trails-and-white-waters-george-marsh-book-review/): George Marsh wrote SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS. Tales of the Great White North! SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS by... - [NATIVE AMERICAN LEGEND: Wild Woman of the Woods – Woman of the Mask](https://civilizedbears.com/native-american-legend-wild-woman-woods-woman-mask/): YoucanNative American Legend: Wild Woman of the Woods. “The Wild Woman carries a basket on her back which contains the... - [TOM WEST: Classic ACE Double Western Writer Remembered](https://civilizedbears.com/tom-west-classic-ace-double-western-writer-remembered/): Tom West, classic ACE Double Western writer — a Remembrance. TOM WEST: Classic ACE Double Western Writer Remembered In his... - [RESCUE DOGS STORIES Animal Rescue Corps Saves 57 dogs from backyard breeder](https://civilizedbears.com/rescue-dogs-breeder-animal-rescue-corps-saves-57-dogs-from-backyard-breeder/): Rescue Dogs – Latest Story Amazing Dog Rescue Stories... RESCUE DOGS STORIES Animal Rescue Corps Saves 57 Dogs from Backyard... - [SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf Dog](https://civilizedbears.com/silver-chief-dog-of-the-north-by-jack-obrien-book-review-wolf-dog/): Silver Chief, Dog of the North... SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf... - [DOGS IN MOVIES: Rin-Tin-Tin – The Dog Who Saved Hollywood](https://civilizedbears.com/dogs-in-movies-rin-tin-tin-the-dog-who-saved-hollywood/): The original Rinty... The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. DOGS IN MOVIES: Rin-Tin-Tin – The Dog Who Saved Hollywood THE... - [DOG STORIES OF MAX BRAND: White Wolf, Chinook, Mighty Lobo](https://civilizedbears.com/dog-stories-of-max-brand-white-wolf-chinook-mighty-lobo/): Canine stories of Frontier writer Max Brand... 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Memories of a Rural Mail Driver: From Kitchen... - [Top 10 Healthiest Dog Breeds](https://civilizedbears.com/top-10-healthiest-dog-breeds/): Healthiest Dog Breeds. The Top 10 Healthiest Dog Breeds This is a mixed question. Some people ask this question meaning... - [Are Bears Related to Dogs - What are Bears Most Closely Related To?](https://civilizedbears.com/are-bears-related-to-dogs-what-are-bears-most-closely-related-to/): Are Bears Related to Dogs? Are bears related to Humans? Are Bears Related to Dogs – What are Bears Most... - [TRAIL OF THE ELK: Discovering the Northcountry of Mikkjel Fønhus](https://civilizedbears.com/trail-elk-discovering-northcountry-mikkjel-fonhus/): Mikkjel Fønhus Book Review TRAIL OF THE ELK: Discovering the Northcountry of Mikkjel Fønhus “Still the bull elk on Bog... - [Original Teddy Bear: Why were Teddy Bears Invented?](https://civilizedbears.com/original-teddy-bear-why-were-teddy-ears-invented/): Teddy Bears Original Teddy Bear: Why were Teddy Bears Invented? “I grew up in the spotlight. At night, my teddy... - [My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes: Lobster chowder – Atlantic Scallops au Gratin – Baked Stuffed Haddock](https://civilizedbears.com/fave-atlantic-seafood-recipes-lobster-chowder-atlantic-scallops-au-gratin-baked-stuffed-haddock/): My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes: Lobster chowder – Atlantic Scallops au Gratin – Baked Stuffed... - [ARIANRHOD: Celtic Triple Goddess of Moon, Stars & Reincarnation - Woman of Owl Magic](https://civilizedbears.com/arianrhod-celtic-triple-goddess-of-moon-stars-reincarnation-woman-of-owl-magic/): Celtic moon goddess Arianrhod. ARIANRHOD: Celtic Triple Goddess of Moon, Stars & Reincarnation – Woman of Owl Magic As a... - [KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS CHICKEN BREAST RECIPES: Best Restaurant Recipes for Home Cooking](https://civilizedbears.com/kenny-rogers-roasters-chicken-recipes-best-restaurant-recipes-home-cooking/): Kenny Rogers chicken breast recipes. 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When flagitious cyberpriggers took over my CivilizedBears. com, wanting money, I got stubborn. “Lord, I ain’t payin’ ’em! ”... # # Detailed Content ## Posts - Published: 2026-06-20 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/the-animals-who-rescue-me-by-leslie-siegel-wildlife-rescue-travel-memoir-book-review/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Mother Earth, Travel - Tags: Animal Cruelty Coalition, animals who rescue me, Bear Defenders, Born Free USA, CivilizedBears, Humane World for Animals, illegal wildlife poaching, International Anti-Poaching Foundation, Leslie Siegel, organized trafficking networks, Outreach for Animals, wild animal rescue, wildlife crime, wildlife rescue Wildlife Rescue Book Review. Travel memoir by Leslie Siegel. THE ANIMALS WHO RESCUE ME by Leslie Siegel - Wildlife Rescue & Travel Memoir Book Review "Female Wildlife Advocate Shares Insights from Across the Globe in Powerful New Memoir," announces a new press release. "Dorothy, in the famous film The Wizard of Oz, was petrified by lions and tigers and bears. But Leslie Siegel of Florida didn't bat an eyelash when encountering each species up close and personal throughout her life's journey. " The acclaimed animal advocate and wildlife conservationist announced the release of her compelling new memoir, THE ANIMALS WHO RESCUE ME. It's an inspiring and eye-opening account of her frontline rescue missions for countless endangered species across the world. While revealing the distinct connection between illegal wildlife poaching and human trafficking. Part Travel Memoir... Part travel memoir, part conservation narrative, and part social awakening, THE ANIMALS WHO RESCUE ME chronicles Siegel's journeys through the wild places. Wildlife sanctuaries, remote conservation areas, rescue operations, and communities on the front lines of environmental protection. Along the way, she discovers a startling reality: many of the same international criminal networks responsible for wildlife trafficking are also linked to human trafficking, forced labor, and the exploitation of vulnerable populations. "As I traveled to protect and rescue animals, I began to see a much larger story unfolding," said Siegel. "The suffering of wildlife and the torment of people are often connected in ways most of us never imagine. This book is about those discoveries.... - Published: 2026-06-19 - Modified: 2026-06-24 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/flat-earth-map-proof-what-is-flat-earth-theory-world-flat/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Fantasy genre, Travel - Tags: bible verses, book review, Convex Earth, Dakila Pesquisas, Discworld, earth is flat, Fantastic Stories, flat earth, Flat Earth 2026, Flat Earth 2027, flat earth images, flat earth map, flat earth society, flat earther, flat world, ice wall, new flat earth map, other flat worlds in the universe, research flat earth, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Terry Pratchett, the flat earth, World of Witagg Flat Earth Society, flat earth map, Bible verses, flat world... FLAT EARTH MAP PROOF: What is the Flat Earth Theory - Is the World Flat? CONVEX EARTH: Scientists at Dakila Pesquisas Release Documentary & Book Proving That the Earth is Flat, not Round Oh, yes. Terry Pratchett was right! “Rimmed with water, glittering under its tiny orbiting sunlet, spinning majestically around the mountains at its frozen Hub, lies the Discworld, world and mirror of worlds... ” I knew he was right the moment I first picked up a copy of Terry’s Discworld saga. Once and again I have myself written of Witagg, a true flat world where one crystal-clear morning, as every morning, “the stars fell like golden sleet. ” And even the great Galileo, who had published a book theorizing that the Earth was round as a honeydew melon and flew in big circles around the Sun, of all things, publicly confessed that he had violated the injunction placed on him by Pope Urban VIII, Galileo’s admission that he had been wrong. And now the real scientific proof is finally out. You’ve got to read it. Listen! SAO PAULO, BRAZIL — “Inquiries concerning the shape of the Earth have been a recurring theme in human history. “Based on a series of natural phenomena that contradict accepted academic teaching on the matter, Brazilian scientists at Dakila Pesquisas decided to investigate these inconsistencies. " In seven years of studies, scientific experiments were conducted at different points in the world. With the... - Published: 2026-06-18 - Modified: 2026-07-09 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/country-kitchen-easy-recipes-traditional-down-home-restaurant-meals/ - Categories: Blog, Recipes, Travel - Tags: best roast chicken recipe, blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake, Brian Alan Burhoe, chicken breast in air fryer, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Dubai chocolate cheesecake bars, easy recipes, Mary Lee Burhoe, Meals to make from ground beef, Printable easy cooking recipes, Recipes for Dinner, Recipes in English, Recipes restaurant, Recipes simple, restaurant meals, Restaurant Recipes at Home, Restaurant Recipes for dinner, stuffed chocolate strawberries Easy Recipes. Traditional Down Home & Restaurant Meals Old English Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. Written by Brian Alan Burhoe. COUNTRY KITCHEN Easy Recipes - Traditional Down Home & Popular Restaurant Meals Traditional Old English Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. When I think of English Cooking, I think of Meat Pies. Beef pies, of course. Steak and ale pie. Cornish Pastry. As well as pork pies. When my family lived for a while in Yorkshire (only four years, I was ages 4 to 8) these were essential fare. Along with fish n chips. English cooks have made meat pies since Medieval times. Anything went in them. Wild game, often caught by poachers. In the cities, street pigeons were a popular ingredient. Fat chickens were favourites. They certainly were with us! Family recipes. Local recipes. Recipes from the restaurants we worked in. Recipes from the restaurants we enjoyed. Mary Lee and I have had fun figuring them out. Cooking them. And writing about them. We -- "Sugar & Spouse," two young Luddites, had a great time in the Early Web Age putting out our "Recipes from Our Old Country Kitchen. " And what's more mouth watering than reaching into our wood-fired oven to take out a Chicken Pot Pie, with its bubbling slow-cooked filling and flaky crust. Ahhh, the smell alone is country heaven... Here's a fave Recipe -- Old English Chicken Pot Pie-- >> Filling: 2 cups water 14 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and... - Published: 2026-06-07 - Modified: 2026-07-04 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/travel-appalachian-mountains-location-history-haunted-stories-wildlife-area/ - Categories: Blog, Canada, Mother Earth, New Spirituality, Travel - Tags: Appalachian hills, Appalachian mountains haunted, canoeing, fishing, Ghostly Stories, la Forêt Ancienne, Land of the Sky, Mount Carleton Trail, New Brunswick, North Carolina, rock climbing, travel, Travelog, whats scary about Appalachian Mountains, why is Appalachia so dangerous, wildlife viewing Travel Appalachian Mountains. Location, History, Ghostly Stories & Wildlife Area. Where can you hear the Haunting Chorus? TRAVEL APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS: Location, History, Haunted Stories & Wildlife Area "The ancient Appalachian Mountains are North America's oldest mountain formation. A celebrated chain that runs down the Atlantic coast from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. " - The National Geographic Society Here's a look at two of the most beautiful regions in Appalachia for Travel: the Blue Ridge Mountains and Mount Carleton... Blue Ridge Mountains in History "High mountain walls and bridgeless streams marooned the people of the Blue Ridge for centuries, shut them off from the outside world so that they lost step with the onward march of civilization. " - Jean Thomas, BLUE RIDGE COUNTRY "A forgotten people until yesterday," wrote Jean Bell Thomas, who became known as The Traipsin' Woman as she researched the mountain folkways, music and history, "unlettered, content to wrest a meager living from the grudging soil, they built for themselves a nation within a nation. " By their very isolation, they have preserved much of the best that is America. They have held safe and unchanged the simple beauty of the song of their fathers, the unsullied speech, the simple ideals and traditions, staunch religious faith, love of freedom, courage and fearlessness. Above all they have maintained a spirit of independence and self-reliance that is unsurpassed anywhere in the US. They are a hardy group. The wilderness, the pure air, the... - Published: 2026-05-21 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/dogs-in-flight-when-dogs-can-fly-adopting-rescue-dogs/ - Categories: Blog, Canada, Facts About Dogs, Travel - Tags: adopting rescue dogs, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, CivilizedBears, dog adoption, dogs for adoption, dogs in flight, family-friendly, flying dogs, flying dogs Canada dogs for adoption, rescue dog adoption Dogs in Flight was a fascinating exhibit from Jack Jackson Dog Photography... DOGS IN FLIGHT: When Dogs Have Wings! Images of Rescue Dog Adoption Posted May 21, 2026 by Brian Alan Burhoe of CivilizedBears. It was called DOGS IN FLIGHT and it ended yesterday. The canine exhibit certainly caught the public fancy. It made the news in Canada and around the World, especially in countries that love dogs! Dogs in Flight was a new exhibit from Jack Jackson Dog Photography. It was presented in partnership with NutriCanine and Toronto Animal Services. Here's what all the excitement was about... "Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is proud to feature Dogs in Flight. It's a month-long photo exhibit celebrating rescue dogs and the beauty of second chances. Done in partnership with Jack Jackson Photography, NutriCanine and Toronto Animal Services from April 20 to May 20. Together we celebrate our beloved companions, promoting rescue dog adoption. " A Cision press release explained: "Throughout the month, passengers moving through Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport may notice a new kind of friendly presence on their journey. The airport's terminal partner, Nieuport Aviation is in collaboration with Jack Jackson Photography, NutriCanine and Toronto Animal Services. And is proud to present Dogs in Flight, a month-long photo exhibit celebrating rescue dogs and the beauty of second chances. " And continued... The striking exhibit features ten eye-catching photographs of rescue dogs by Toronto-based dog photographer Jack Jackson. The exhibit invites travellers and members of the public to pause, reflect... - Published: 2026-05-13 - Modified: 2026-05-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/what-ho-goodreads-best-pg-wodehouse-jeeves-blandings-uncle-fred/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review - Tags: Bertie Wooster, best of Wodehouse, book review, CivilizedBears, friend on Goodreads, funniest Wodehouse, Horace Rumpole, Jeeves, John Mortimer, P G Wodehouse, P G Wodehouse quotes on life, Rumpole of the Bailey, Terry Pratchett, Uncle Fred Best of PG Wodehouse, Jeeves, Blandings... WHAT HO! Celebrating The Very Best of P G Wodehouse & My New Friends on Goodreads Goodreads has got to be the Ultimate Home for Bookworms. Created “to help people find and share books they love,” Goodreads has become a kind of library and a kind of gathering of friends. And every friend there has a deep love of books. And many of those friends share that love in their own words. I know I’ve discovered many books there. Some I’d never heard of. Some were familiar — but I’d never really dipped into those particular pages. While I’ve never had the time to accept a Reading Challenge, and often go days without getting logged in, I still follow members’ Bookshelves and Recommendations. I welcome “Be my friend on Goodreads” emails, always hit the ACCEPT button — and spend some time checking out my new friend’s MY BOOKS. I’ve thrilled at winning books through the popular GoodReads Giveaways. Especially those Advanced Reading Editions. And putting on heartfelt Book Reviews of my favourites of those — as well as some of my Discoveries and Longtime Faves: SEE Some of Brian Alan Burhoe’s Book Reviews – Writers, Artists & Stories for recent samples. It was on Goodreads that I discovered (Re-discovered, actually) Pelham Grenville “Plum” Wodehouse and his comic stories. I had only read a few stories of his over the years, usually in humour anthologies, and hadn’t really been captured by Plum’s world. Maybe because... - Published: 2026-05-10 - Modified: 2026-05-10 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/complete-northwest-novel-mountie-pulp-fiction-magazine-harry-sinclair-drago-writers/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction, Western writer - Tags: Brothers of the Scarlet Tunic, Code of the North, Complete Northwest Novel Magazine, Harold Titus, Harry Sinclair Drago, Michael Ivan editor, Mountie Fiction, Mountie Pulp Fiction, Murray Leinster, North-West Mounted Police, Northwestern fiction, Pulp Fiction, Pulp Fiction magazine, pulp fiction magazines, RCMP, Scarlet Riders, Will Jenkins Complete Northwest Novel was a popular Mountie Pulp Fiction Magazine. It published Harry Sinclair Drago and many other Northern Wilderness Writers. “Code of the North,” “Brothers of the Scarlet Tunic” & Other Mountie Fiction Stories from Complete Northwest Novel Magazine, December, 1936 Complete Northwest Novel: Mountie Pulp Fiction Magazine – Harry Sinclair Drago & Other Writers While North-West Stories (later retitled North-West Romances) is remembered today as the greatest of the Mountie Pulp Fiction magazines of the heyday of the Northwestern Craze (1910’s to mid-1940’s), other publishers highlighted the popular genre. Many traditional Westerns contained yarns of the Northcountry: Mounties, sled dogs, wolves and the Great Northwoods... Two titles were dedicated completely to the genre. Real Northwest Adventures and Complete Northwest Novel Magazine. Here’s a look at the December 1936 issue of Complete Northwest, editor, Michael Ivan. Cover art was by George Gross, a popular commercial artist of magazine covers of the 1930’s to paperback covers in the 80’s. This issue featured the complete novel CODE OF THE NORTH by Harold Titus. “The wind swept in long, wild blasts, driving its cold through layers of wool, through a man’s flesh, straight into his bones... ” Traverse City, Michigan is known even today known for its freshwater beaches, vineyards and northern forests. Harold Titus was born there. Titus earned a living as a writer and editor of outdoor stories and was a firm believer in Teddy Roosevelt’s style of Conservation. Harry Sinclair Drago, author of the short story “Brothers of the... - Published: 2026-04-20 - Modified: 2026-06-01 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/edgar-rice-burrougs-tribute-tarzan-of-the-apes-creator-personal-hero/ - Categories: Animal story, Blog, Book Review, Fantasy genre - Tags: Andre Norton, Blaine Taggart, Brian Alan Burhoe, CivilizedBears, David Yates Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan, ERB, H Rider Haggard, Hal Foster, Leigh Brackett, new Tarzan movie, Otis Adelbert Kline, pirates of venus, Roy Krenkel, science fantasy, sword and planet, Tarzan and Jane, Tarzan movie, tarzan movie 2026, Tarzan of the Apes, wildlife literature, wizard of venus Tarzan of the Apes was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs... A Personal Hero. EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS: A Tribute to Tarzan’s Creator - A Personal Hero - Written by Brian Alan Burhoe Most of my boyhood heroes were writers. As I’ve said before, my first literary hero was Sir Charles G D Roberts. Almost forgotten today, Canadian Roberts was once as popular as Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling. “Canada’s leading man of letters” was published in the same magazines as they were. More to the point, he created a new literary genre: the Realistic Animal Story — the attempt to write about wild animals as they really lived and felt. Wolves and moose and ravens and bears. Some of Roberts’ short stories were reprinted in our Elementary school readers and it was there that I met him. He was telling me stories about the very same New Brunswick evergreen forests that I loved to roam. And I was enthralled. At the time, I wondered why... I quickly raided the school library where I found some beat up copies of his hardcovers. Books like EARTH’S ENIGMAS and KINDRED OF THE WILD, with wonderful illustrations by Charles Livingston Bull. And then I found books by other wilderness writers who had followed his trail. Ernest Thompson Seton, Jack London, George Marsh and the masterful Grey Owl. Farley Mowat would arrive later. But the most renowned writer of Wild Places at that time was Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes was everywhere. Well, not... - Published: 2026-04-13 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/someday-there-will-be-centaurs-science-fantasy-short-story-brian-alan-burhoe/ - Categories: Blog, Fantasy genre, New Spirituality - Tags: A E van Vogt, Andre Norton, B Alan Burhoe, Brian Alan Burhoe, Centaur story, Centaurs, civilized bears, CivilizedBears, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ejler Jakobsson, Leigh Brackett, Ornithanthropus, Otis Adelbert Kline, Robert E Howard, science fantasy, Someday There Will Be Centaurs 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 Infinite 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 not WHEELS (Ejler thought that one was over the top). And Someday... SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE CENTAURS A short science-fantasy by Brian Alan Burhoe Beneath Proxima Centauri’s red glower: Imagine a golden centaur standing poised in expectation at the edge of a worldwide grassland that begins at his forehooves. The wind touches the golden hair along his proudly held body and pulls his mane across his joyful, laughing face — and oh! his great mirth! his taunting vanity! — and the wind sweeps away from him like a terracotta shadow across the prairie. He stands naked except for the woven quiver worn arrogantly across his wide shoulders, paper-vaned bolts and stringed bow filling the hair-lock decorated quiver. If there is any memory of his Human beginnings in those jovial brown eyes, it is dim. That great golden centaur haughtily snatches a grassfruit up in one hand, contemplates its honey-yellow shell, drops it to the black earth and steps on it with one wild forehoof. Lifting the broken caryopsis: he explores his world’s sweet taste. And beneath the huge red ball of Proxima (its flare-wreathed outline seemingly even too big for its apparent bulk to be gathered... - Published: 2026-04-03 - Modified: 2026-05-27 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/mounties-wolves-pulp-writers-north-west-stories-de-herries-smith-issue/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction, Western writer - Tags: A De Herries Smith, A De Herries Smith biography, A DeHerries Smith, book review, Canadian patriot, Dan O’Rourke, Frederick Lewis Nebel, Mountie Fiction, Mounties, North-West Romances, North-West Stories, Pulp Fiction, Robert Roy, Western writer, who was A De Herries Smith 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 article highlights how Smith and others, influenced by founders like Jack London, defined the rugged, traditional imagery of the Canadian North. " The Northwestern Genre & Pulp writers. Created in 1903 by Jack London with the publication of his novel THE CALL OF THE WILD, the Northwestern Genre thrived for the first half of the 20th Century. In 1907, Robert W Service’s The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses was published. Service would soon be called “The Bard of the Yukon. ” Like Jack London, Robert W Service had lived in the Canadian Klondike. He based his popular ballads on his own adventures and local stories: “There are strange things done in the midnight sun. By the men who moil for gold... ” The Northwestern Genre was defined. A number of great Pulp Writers followed Jack and Robert’s lead... ... quickly gaining an international following with their own thrilling adventures set in the untamed Northcountry. In countless magazines, novels and movies, the Northwestern told the gripping stories of bold adventurers (often scarlet-coated Mounties), fiercely independent women, loyal sled dogs, wild wolves and that almost mythic Northcountry. North-West Stories (later retitled North-West Romances) was the genre’s most... - Published: 2026-03-14 - Modified: 2026-03-16 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/best-bear-watching-in-europe-visiting-bears-sweden-norway-finland/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Mother Earth, Travel - Tags: Bear Tours, bear watching in Europe, Canada, Eco-Friendly Hides, European Brown Bear, European Environment Agency, Finland, Norway, Organised Bears, Visiting Bears in Sweden, wildlife enthusiasts, wildlife watching 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 diverse ecosystems, offers some of the most enchanting environments for wildlife enthusiasts to observe bears in their natural surroundings. Countries like Sweden and Finland are at the forefront. They're providing structured and sustainable bear-watching experiences that are both thrilling and educational. The Allure of the European Brown Bear The European Brown Bear, still hunted in parts of Scandinavia, has become a symbol of wildlife conservation efforts in the region. These bears can be observed in several European countries, But Sweden and Finland have developed specific tourism practices focused on sustainable and respectful wildlife watching. With Norway catching up. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the European Brown Bear is categorized as a species of least concern. Yet certain populations are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Sweden: A Premier Destination for Bear Watching Sweden offers a unique blend of comfortable accommodations and excellent bear-watching opportunities. Particularly in the central part of the country. Here's what enthusiasts can expect: Optimal Viewing Opportunities: Central Sweden is known for its high bear population density. The region's taiga forests and rolling hills create an ideal setting for bear watching. Eco-Friendly Hides: Visitors can stay in specially designed hides that are... - Published: 2026-03-13 - Modified: 2026-06-07 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/native-american-traditions-what-is-a-talking-stick-speakers-staff/ - Categories: Blog, Mother Earth, New Spirituality - Tags: Acacia Art, American Indian tribes, everyone will be heard, is using a talking stick cultural appropriation, make your own Talking Stick, native american traditions, respect for the family unit, speaker's staff, talking stick meaning, tribe leader, what is a talking stick and how can it be used What is a Talking Stick? Native American traditions. Hand-made Talking Stick is by Indigenous artist Francine Commanda. 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 others listen, fostering patience and focused listening. It's widely used in meetings, storytelling, classrooms -- and now, in family homes. A Talking Stick can be an ornately carved staff taller than the speaker (once common among First Nations of the Pacific Northwest). Or a small handheld stick passed around a circle of gathered people. From Northwestern Canada peoples such as the Coast Salish People, the Kwakwaka'wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth nations to the African Akan and Zulu nations, the Talking Stick has been well-used instrument for enabling conversation. A fascinating subject for those of us interested in Indigenous legends and culture, eh? In 2005, Gina M. Woods published an article that was a look at her personal experience with the Talking Stick. It remains a unique and fascinating account of the subject. Here's Gina... THE TALKING STICK. Have you ever heard of a Talking Stick? I hadn't until two days ago when my husband presented me with one! "Okay... " I thought, "Is this supposed to be some joke about me talking too much or what? " "You are the love of my life. " But then he... - Published: 2026-02-25 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/top-10-sites-discovering-animal-fiction-nature-writing-literature/ - Categories: Animal story, Bears in Literature, Blog, Civilized Bears Story, Mountie Fiction, New Spirituality - Tags: AI Overview, animal fiction, animal fiction books, animal fictional characters, animal-loving heroes who distrust humans, B Alan Burhoe, Brian Alan Burhoe, civilized bears, CivilizedBears.com, conservative animal fiction, eco-fiction, hero animals that saved people's lives, Nature Writing, Northern Appalachian Mountains, Top Animal Fiction Online Resources & Lists, What are the top sites for discovering Animal Fiction 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 for discovering Animal Fiction, Nature writing and related literature? " A. Several platforms provide curated recommendations, short fiction, book reviews, curated lists, and community engagement. Here are the top websites and platforms for discovering animal fiction, nature fiction, nature writing, writers and related literature. Covering book reviews, recommendations, and curated lists: CivilizedBears. com (Blog): Wildlife and Nature Content. The site highlights bear stories, Native American myths and legends, the "new spirituality" of wild places, book reviews and archived material. The Nature Conservancy (Blog): Provides articles like "Novels for Nature Lovers," featuring fiction that explores environmental themes, such as The Overstory by Richard Powers. Live Wildly (Blog): Offers curated lists of "books about nature to escape into the wild," covering both fiction and non-fiction. TheGuardian. com (Books Section): Regularly publishes "top 10" lists, including nature books, nature writing, and nature memoirs. Outdoor Book Club (Substack): Features reviews of "nature-soaked books," specifically highlighting works that focus on wild landscapes and survival. Five Books (Nature Category): Features expert recommendations on nature writing and literature, offering curated lists by experts. Modern Mrs. Darcy (Blog): Frequently lists books about nature, including both fiction and non-fiction designed to inspire outdoor, adventures. Goodreads.... - Published: 2026-02-19 - Modified: 2026-06-09 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/7-best-national-parks-for-forest-hiking-worldwide/ - Categories: Blog, Canada, Mother Earth, New Spirituality, Travel - Tags: Bailong Elevator, Best national parks for forest hiking, Brian Alan Burhoe, filming The Lord of the Rings, Fiordland National Park, Forest hiking, forest walking, forested hiking trails, How to protect old-growth forests, Keji, Kejimkujik national park, nature hike, Northern Appalachian, Northern Appalachian forests, old growth forest, sacred forest, Sacred Groves, Sohlbergplassen viewpoint, woodland paths, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 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 wildlife, even black bears. Rabbits, of course. Chipmunks, red squirrels, eastern coyotes and white-tailed deer. Down in the marshlands, smelling sweetly of spruce trees and moss, watch out for moose. Mixed birdsong and caws from above. There was freedom in those forests. And a kind of spiritual peace. One that only forest hiking can give you. Many forest hikes have that wonderful halfway break: sitting on your own on the edge of a quiet lake. For a few moments that lake is your personal spiritual guide. Angel voices whisper over the water from the other shore. Green Nature nurtures you. And teaches you Her ways. Her warm, loving ways. Her dark, witchy ways. Lessons we must learn, You and I. Before we go on that hike, here's a story... ____________________ A Rabbit Appears The early spring fields and meadows are empty. But greening. The clover is growing. That clover colours the fields purple and white. Tentatively -- a rabbit appears. Followed by more cottontails. They are few this year. But soon they will be living in the sweet clover and bouncing madly in the moonlight. And the rabbits get fat, some pregnant. A good year for... - Published: 2026-01-10 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/cecil-b-demille-call-of-the-north-tikah-people-aka-tiger-indians/ - Categories: Blog, Canada, Western writer - Tags: Brian Alan Burhoe, Call of the North, Cecil B DeMille, civilized bears, Hollywood's Canada, La Longue Traverse, North Canoes, Stewart Edward White, The Journey of Death, Tiger Indians, Tikah people, Western writer 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 of the classic silent movie The Call of the North. Cecil B DeMille's The Call of the North Reviews “The Call of the North is the latest and beyond question the best of the Lasky photoplays produced under the direction of Cecil B DeMille and Oscar C Apfel. ” – The New York Dramatic Mirror, August 19, 1914. “Back to the days when the Hudson Bay Trading Company exercised a sovereign and undisputed sway over the great fur-bearing country of the North. The word of the Chief Factor (Company Governor) was law. Indeed, there was no other law! “The Chief Factor plans a terrible punishment. "He has independent trader Graeham Stewart brought before him. And despite all of Stewart's protests, sentences him to La Longue Traverse... the Journey of Death. "This was a favorite punishment dealt by the Company. And the Factor vengefully inflicts it on Stewart. He who is to enter upon the fatal journey must go without food and weapons. An Indian called 'the Shadow of Death' is sent with him to follow close... For five days Stewart wanders through the wilderness and dies miserably in the trackless forest. “Twenty years pass. Stewart’s... - Published: 2026-01-07 - Modified: 2026-03-12 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/what-is-the-national-animal-of-canada-polar-bear/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Canada, Famous Bears - Tags: bears, beaver, Brian Alan Burhoe, Canada national animal, Canada national animal photo, Canadian Culture, canadian national animal, canadian national bird, Charles G D Roberts, Charles Livingston Bull, civilized bears, Grey Owl, is the moose Canada's national animal, national symbols of Canada, Nicole Eaton, North-West Mounted Police, polar bear, polar bear baby, polar bear facts, polar bears, symbol of canada, the polar bear, What is the National Animal of Canada 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 the Canadian Senate. She was suggesting a rebranding of Canada’s national animal from “our furry friend, the beaver. ” Referring to the polar bear’s “strength, courage, resourcefulness and dignity,” she called it “Canada’s most majestic and splendid mammal, holding reign over the Arctic for thousands of years. The polar bear has been and continues to be a powerful figure in the material, spiritual and cultural life of the indigenous people of the Arctic. ” I’m with Nicole on this one. She’s drawn some unfriendly fire for referring to the industrious beaver as a “rat — a big rat, that doesn’t reflect our new values... “A dentally defective rat. A nuisance that wreaks havoc on farmlands, roads, lakes, streams and tree plantations. ” But this just reflects her mischievous sense of humour. Nicole Eaton is well aware of the critical role the beaver plays in the ecology of our green lands. She’s well aware that the eager beaver faced annihilation in the middle of the last century. (“By the mid-1900s, when fickle fashion trendsetters abandoned fur for silk, the Canadian beaver was close to extinction. ”) A tragedy averted in large part by the popular writings of Grey... - Published: 2025-12-31 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/giant-pandas-habitat-are-panda-bears-still-endangered/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Mother Earth, Travel - Tags: Ailuropodinae, are pandas bears, are pandas dangerous, are pandas still endangered, China's own animals, giant pandas, Giant Pandas habitat, giant pandas make debut at national zoo, how many pandas are left in the world, panda bears, pandas eat bamboo, what do giant pandas eat, why are giant pandas endangered, will pandas attack humans, 熊猫吃竹子 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 a happy event in so many ways. The giant panda, an emblem of conservation and a symbol of biodiversity, resides in the temperate rainforests on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the Middle Kingdom. These forests, rich in bamboo — the panda's primary food source — provide a unique ecosystem for this rare species. Despite their iconic status, accurately assessing the wild panda population is challenging due to their remote and rugged habitats. However, conservation efforts have led to a gradual increase in their numbers. Reflecting the positive impact of wildlife protection initiatives. The Giant Panda's Natural Realm: Panda Bear's Habitat The Mountainous Homes of the Panda Giant pandas are native to a series of mountain ranges in China, which form a natural environment crucial for their survival. These ranges include: Qinling Mountains: Spanning across several counties such as Foping and Yang. With parts extending into Taibai, Ningxia, Zhouzhi, Liuba, and Ningqiang. Minshan Mountains: Stretching from Gansu's Wen County into Sichuan Province. There are significant panda populations in Pingwu, Qingchuan, and Beichuan. And smaller sections in counties like Jiuzhaigou and Songpan. Qionglai Mountains: Encompassing areas such as Baoxing, Wenchuan, and Tianquan counties, with portions... - Published: 2025-12-30 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/effect-arrest-adventures-royal-canadian-mounted-police-harwood-steele-book-review/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction, Western writer - Tags: book review, Harwood Steele, Mountie Fiction, North-West Mounted Police, NWMP, RCMP, Sam Steele, To Effect an Arrest, top 10 Mountie writers, Western writer 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 Adventures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Harwood Steele – Book Review “He’ll kill you! ” the men in the barracks would tell Sergeant Reilly every time he returned from a patrol bruised or even bloodied from another rebellious outburst from his horse Rufus. “Killed two men before we got him. ” But Reilly would only reply “You shall see” and rubbed down the big chestnut and fed him apples. Fans of horse whispering might not like the rough-riding ways of men and mounts in those early days of the North-West Mounted, thinking them cruel. But then, in a way, that’s exactly how the story “Rufus the Outlaw” careens to its end. Those who grew up with horses will understand. Appearing in The Popular Magazine in 1924, “Rufus the Outlaw” was only Harwood’s second published yarn. Showing that Harwood Steele was a great storyteller from the beginning. “Sam Steele of the Mounted! ” The very name resonates powerfully in the Canadian soul. Samuel Benfield Steele had been one of the first 275 members of the North-West Mounted Police Force who had ridden West in 1874 to bring Law and Justice to a wild frontier that had... - Published: 2025-12-28 - Modified: 2026-03-02 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/brothers-in-blood-ed-gorman-mountie-novels-as-by-daniel-st-james/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction, Western writer - Tags: Brothers in Blood, Canadian Mountie, Daniel St James, Ed Gorman, Gary Goldstein, Ian Anderson, Keith Birdsong, Keith Birdsong art, Mountie Fiction, multiple point of view examples, North-West Mounted Police, U S Canadian border, Western Fiction Review, Western writer, Western Writers of America, Who is Daniel St James, writing multiple POV Ed Gorman. The Man who really wrote the Brothers in Blood Mountie Novels. BROTHERS IN BLOOD: Ed Gorman Mountie Novels as by Daniel St James Just as U. S. Marshall Frank Adams was about to set down his schooner of beer and face the man who’d just called him a name, the man decided to up the ante. He wasn’t going to settle for just a good old all-American fistfight; he was going to insist on gunplay. The man’s hand was already dropping to his holster... — From the novel COLD DEATH by Daniel St James. re Mountie novels – I wrote this toward the end of my popular GREATEST WRITERS OF MOUNTIE FICTION blog post: “A lot of the old pulp writers got Canada, our history, our mythology and our Mounted Police routines wrong. Just plain out wrong! And that’s continued with those more modern paperback action-packed Western series — as soon as our gun-totin’ hero crosses north of the border, he leaves the real world behind. Basic research doesn’t apply. The author doesn’t give a damn. ” It was a patriot’s rant, yes. But it was true. And yet... Yet there’s the Brothers in Blood trilogy, written by Daniel St James. And I’m here to praise it — or at least recommend it. “Who is Daniel St James? Ed Gorman. ” For the longest time, I’d asked “Who is Daniel St James? ” Turns out that St James was really Ed Gorman, a top-notch mystery writer and winner... - Published: 2025-12-18 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/bears-in-mythology-folklore-irish-norse-german-native-american-meaning/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Famous Bears, Mother Earth - Tags: Appalachian hills, are there bears in germany, Bären in Mythologie und Folklore, Bärenmythologie, bear god names, Bear in Mythology, bear mythology, bear mythology names, bear myths, bear native american meaning, Bears in Greek Mythology, bears in mythology, bears in mythology norse, Bera-Folklore, Canadian First Nations, Celtic bear goddesses, Celtic bear meaning, CivilizedBears, Deutsche, famous bears in mythology, Irische, irish bear mythology, Kanadische Ureinwohner, King of Animals, Kulturen und Mythen, Kurt Wiese, names of bears in mythology, Native American lore, Nordische, otso bear mythology, Wolf D Storl, 中国神话中的熊 Bears in Mythology. Bear Native American meaning... "Bear -- King of Animals! " BEARS IN MYTHOLOGY & FOLKLORE: Irish, Norse, German, Native American Meaning Bear Myth: An Introduction In mythology, bears symbolize strength, courage, wisdom, and rebirth. They were often seen as guardians, healers, or divine messengers. Bears were prominent in Indigenous Peoples of the Americas lore (strength, healing), Celtic/Norse/German tales (warrior spirit, transformation), and Greek myths (Callisto, Atalanta). The big, shuffling animals embodied powerful, protective, and sometimes wild, untamed aspects of nature and humanity. Even in modern times, their hibernation links them to cycles of death and rebirth. While their fierce maternal protection highlights themes of motherhood and family. Worldwide Worship and Mythological Beliefs Historically, bears have been both feared and revered. Anthropologists, including the renowned Joseph Campbell, have noted that bear worship dates back to prehistoric times, particularly among fishing and hunting bands. The bear's depiction in various cultures underscores its importance not just as a physical entity but as a spiritual symbol. The Old World: Asian Reverence In many cultures, bears are seen as more than just physical being. They are carriers of spiritual wisdom and healing powers. The Ainu people of Japan, for instance, practiced a ritual called "Iomante," where they believed sending a bear's spirit back to the heavens brought blessings and good health to their community. India: Bears represent power, courage, wisdom and leadership. While also featuring in tales that highlight their connection to the divine. Bear mythology in India centers around Jambavan (aka... - Published: 2025-12-17 - Modified: 2026-06-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/how-to-become-chef-culinary-school-or-on-the-job-training/ - Categories: Blog, Recipes - Tags: chef jobs, chicken recipes, cooking jobs near me, cooking school, Food Service, home chef, how to become a chef, Idle Oars Restaurant PEI, kitchen assistant jobs, master chef, pastry chef jobs, recipes, restaurant career, school kitchen jobs, top chef Chef jobs: restaurant career cooking school. Do I Really Need a Culinary Course & Credentials to be a Chef? How to Become a Chef: Culinary School or On-the-job Training? “Brian, do I really need to take a cooking school culinary course and get my credentials to get a good job as a chef? ” It’s a question I’ve been asked a lot over the years. And the answer is — yes and no. That’s not much help, is it? Here’s why, mon ami... Yes, some famous chefs have worked their way up through the kitchen ranks — starting as dishwasher, up to prep and sandwiches and so on. It’s been done and it’s still being done. On the other hand, many executive chefs in restaurants and hotels today won’t hire unless their applicants have papers and a track record of some sort. Most managers just don’t have the time to train someone from scratch. They want experience from the get-go. And if you don’t have experience, the best way to get it is by taking an accredited culinary course. The best courses teach you the latest techniques, necessary skills and essential recipes. ==>> The added bonus of taking a course is this: near the end of every culinary course, your teacher, the head chef, will get calls from local restaurant managers and executive chefs asking, “Who are your top students? ” I don’t mean to brag, but this is how I got my first job at the IDLE OARS RESTAURANT... - Published: 2025-12-17 - Modified: 2026-02-28 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/greatest-writers-mountie-fiction/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction - Tags: Canadian mounties books, Canadian mounties tv show, Christian nationalism, greatest writers of mountie fiction, James B Hendryx, James Oliver Curwood, list of writers, Mountie Fiction, NWMP, pulp fiction Mounties, top 10 writers, Western writer, William Byron Mowery Mountie fiction writers and stories. GREATEST WRITERS OF MOUNTIE FICTION Top 10 Authors Canadian Mounted Police 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! Four Americans, three Canadians, an Australian, an Englishman and a Norwegian. The Aussie and Norwegian served as Mounted Policemen. ” Brian Alan Burhoe The GREATEST AUTHORS OF NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE FICTION... Or WRITERS OF THE SCARLET SERGE Introduction: Canadian Mountie Fiction “To the sweet-voiced, dark-eyed little half-Cree maiden at Lac-Bain, who is the Minnetaki of this story. And to Teddy Brown, guide and trapper. And loyal comrade of the author in many of his adventures, this book is affectionately dedicated. ” – James Oliver Curwood Her hand, seeking his hand, crept into his palm, and her fingers clung to his fingers. He could feel the thrill of the miracle passing through her, the miracle of the open spaces, the miracle of the forests rising billow on billow to the purple mists of the horizon. The miracle of the golden Saskatchewan River rolling slowly and peacefully in its slumbering sheen out of that mighty mysteryland that reached to the lap of the setting sun. She looked up swiftly, her eyes brimming with the golden flash of the sun. “It’s wonderful! And off there — “ “God’s Country,” he said devoutly... From THE RIVER’S END: A New Story of God’s Country, a novel... - Published: 2025-12-16 - Modified: 2026-02-24 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/tales-gunsmoke-don-ward-gunsmoke-episodes-western-book-review/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Western writer - Tags: Amanda Blake, Bad Lady From Brookline, Betty Hutton, Campbell River, Chester Gunsmoke, Dennis Weaver, Doc Gunsmoke, Gunsmoke Book, Gunsmoke Cast, Gunsmoke episodes, Gunsmoke novel, Gunsmoke radio, Gunsmoke TV show, Kathleen Nolan, Kitty Gunsmoke, Miss Kitty, Season 17, Susan was evil, The Deadly Innocent, The Summons, Western writer Tales of Gunsmoke. TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review “Remember, Chester,” Matt said; “There was never a horse that couldn’t be rode... ” “... nor a man who couldn’t be throwed! ” Chester finished. Matt was checking his gun. He put it back in the holster, eased it out, dropped it back in. Matt said tightly, “If he does down me, you can use your shotgun on him. Just be careful, if you do. ” The marshal stepped out into the street. From TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward I’m an Old Boomer. So I grew up on Westerns. Thrived on ’em! Movies — new and classic. TV. Books. Even comic books (especially DELL, bless 'em). TV had so many personal faves. Early on it was The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin and Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (“On, you huskies! ”). Later, Have Gun-Will Travel. Riverboat. Wyatt Earp. Maverick. Bonanza. And Gunsmoke. Hands down, Gunsmoke was one of the best Westerns of all time. And TV’s #1 Western. Our family certainly gathered around our black-and-white RCA set to watch it every week. After all these years, I’m still finding Western book titles I missed back in the day. Here’s my latest discovery I want to share with you: TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward. Who was Don Ward? Western writer and editor Don Ward (Donald G Ward, 1911-1984) edited Zane Grey’s Western Magazine for its entire first run (Nov-1946 to Jan-1954). He... - Published: 2025-12-16 - Modified: 2026-07-05 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/working-on-the-highway-memories-appalachian-mountains-highways-worker/ - Categories: Blog, Burhoe Family History, Canada, Travel - Tags: Appalachian, Appalachian Mountains, appalachian mountains roads, Brian Alan Burhoe, Burhoe family history, CIL dynamite history, CivilizedBears, Government Garage in Coldbrook, New Brunswick history, New Brunswick Provincial Department of Highways history, Northern Appalachian Mountains, Northern Appalachians of New Brunswick, travel, Working man, Working on the highway I’m Working on the highway, all day long I don’t stop. Working on the highway, blasting through the bedrock... Working on the Highway – Memories of an Appalachian Mountains Highways Worker Or, Once Upon A Time In Canada... Written by Brian Alan Burhoe My first adult job after escaping high school was working for the New Brunswick Provincial Department of Public Works — Highways Division. Working on our Northern Appalachian mountains highways. Just as my father had. And I loved it. Hard work but easy duty. I had grown up knowing the crew Dad worked with. As I wrote in my Life & Works post, “I had the good fortune of working with most of these guys years later. ” We worked out of the big Government Garage in Coldbrook, just outside Saint John. Even then we had to wear orange hard hats, leather work gloves and steel-toed boots. Although come winter, the older guys quietly told me, “Don’t wear steel toes, Brian. They’ll draw the frost and freeze your feet. Just get a pair of work boots that look the same. The bosses won’t ask. ” It was the mid-Sixties and a lot of Working on the highway was still done by hand. The specialized machinery was just coming in. Such as mechanized salt and sand spreaders. We were still... Diggin’ post holes with an iron bar and shovel and tipping in the creosoted posts. Two of us lifting up the steel guardrails and bolting them in place. Being... - Published: 2025-12-15 - Modified: 2026-05-16 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/sled-trails-and-white-waters-george-marsh-book-review/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Western writer - Tags: Alaskan malamute, author George Marsh, book review, borders Alaska, Canada borders Alaska, dog stories, Frank Schoonover, George Marsh, husky dog, sled dog breeds, sled dog harness, sled dogs, sled trails, Sled trails and white waters, Stories from the Great White North, The great white north, Ungava husky, Western writer, white water, wolf dogs George Marsh wrote SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS. Tales of the Great White North! SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS by George Marsh – Book Review by Brian Alan Burhoe American writer George Tracy Marsh is remembered most today for his adventure stories of the Northcountry wilderness around Hudson Bay. And the wild animals who haunted its forests. And the Ungava huskies who pulled those iconic sleds. His most popular full-length novel was FLASH THE LEAD DOG. Born in Lansingburgh, New York State, on August 9, 1875, George from early boyhood also showed a love of the water. Especially swimming, boating and canoeing. In fact, age nine saw him mentioned in a local Newspaper: “While playing on the dock at the foot of Van Schaick street yesterday afternoon, a boy, Stephen Fagg, fell into the water. Had it not been for the presence of Freddie Draper and George Marsh, Fagg would have drowned. ” – Troy Daily Times, May 8, 1885. While at Yale University, “Swamp” Marsh was captain of the freshman eight on the renowned Yale rowing team. After graduating Harvard law school, George went on to a full life in the law, military and public service. And settled in Providence, Rhode Island, with his wife Eva and their beloved Yorkshire Airedales. But he never lost his veneration of waterway and canoe. Over many years, George Marsh found time to canoe the wild rivers and vast lakes of Northern Canada. Usually with a river-wise partner. And in wintertime, celebrate his... - Published: 2025-12-15 - Modified: 2026-07-07 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/native-american-legend-wild-woman-woods-woman-mask/ - Categories: Blog, Mother Earth, New Spirituality - Tags: aboriginal masks, American Indian, Basket woman legend, Canadian Indian Legends, Carved wooden masks, Clint Leung, Dzunuk’wa, First Nations Canada, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Native American Birth totems, Native American eagle symbol, Native American Indian, Native American legend, thunderbird mask, thunderbird mask meaning, thunderbirds, Wild Woman of the Woods YoucanNative American Legend: Wild Woman of the Woods. “The Wild Woman carries a basket on her back which contains the children that she caught. ” Native American Legend: Dzunuk’wa the Wild Woman of the Woods – Woman of the Mask. Posted by Brian Alan Burhoe, creator of CivilizedBears. I was 8 when we returned to Canada. We settled back in the forested Northern Appalachians of New Brunswick. I missed Yorkshire, of course. Friends and family. Especially Gran’s stories. My Manx Grandmother used to tell me old tales of her birthplace. Celtic tales they were, of dark forests and strange people and creatures. But almost by accident, I found an old book of "Canadian Indian Legends" in the school library. It captured my imagination. Especially the yarns of the Atlantic and Pacific forest peoples. From there I launched an expedition into the Saint John public library. Eventually, I found even older books, older tales of the local Micmac (Mi’kmaq) People. And copied my favourites down in Camp Fire note books. I loved those tales, too. Native American Legend, Turtle Island and the Great Northwoods. Since then I’ve discovered the great Northern Forests are a world of their own. Shaping the folk who live there in their own way. This Northern Thing (as Tolkien named it) does something to your soul. People of The Northern Woods — whether Celtic (as I am), Nordic (partly), Saxon, Germanic and Finn -- or Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Haida, Tsimshian and Kwakiutl — shared something. Something I found... - Published: 2025-12-14 - Modified: 2026-05-12 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/tom-west-classic-ace-double-western-writer-remembered/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Western writer - Tags: ACE Double Western, Fred East, Giles A Lutz, Grey Owl, James Reasoner, Max Brand, Mildred F East, paperback originals, Roy Manning, Tom West, Western writer, wilderness writer, Zane Grey Tom West, classic ACE Double Western writer -- a Remembrance. TOM WEST: Classic ACE Double Western Writer Remembered In his 1960 Western novel THE PHANTOM PISTOLEER, after a ranch house, barns, blacksmith shop and wagon shed are burned flat to the ground, we read: “Wal,” said the foreman wryly, “there’s less cover for the coyotes. ” Tom West, folks... If I were to list my Top 10 Movies of All Time, four of them are Westerns. Rio Bravo, the original True Grit, The Shootist, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Why not? I’m a Boomer and we grew up with ’em. Most Saturdays, we eagerly lined up outside the Paramount and Strand Odeon theatres to catch the matinee. “Sure loved them old Westerns! ” Our heroes rode hard and fought hard to bring right and justice to the Old West. Sometimes they sang about it. Sometimes they even kissed the girl. And our libraries and paperback book racks were filled with classic and new fiction by the best frontier authors. I had already discovered wilderness writers like Charles G D Roberts, Grey Owl, Jack London, Ernest Thompson Seton and Edgar Rice Burroughs. From there it was a quick jump to Zane Grey and Max Brand. But the first Western writer I’d say was a true hero of mine was Tom West. Still is. As a kid, I saved my paper route and summer job money and bought those ACE Double Books. You know, those great little paperbacks that... - Published: 2025-12-13 - Modified: 2025-12-13 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/rescue-dogs-breeder-animal-rescue-corps-saves-57-dogs-from-backyard-breeder/ - Categories: Blog, Facts About Dogs - Tags: animal protection organization, Animal Rescue Corps, Animal stories, dental disease, dog breeds, Dog rescue stories, fur loss, life-saving services, overgrown nails, rescue dogs, rescues 57 dogs from backyard breeder, Tim Woodward Rescue Dogs – Latest Story Amazing Dog Rescue Stories... RESCUE DOGS STORIES Animal Rescue Corps Saves 57 Dogs from Backyard Breeder Dog Rescue Story - American Animal Rescue Corps saves puppies GOOD NEWS! Dog rescue. Animal Rescue Corps rescues 57 dogs from backyard breeder in Tennessee. "Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national nonprofit animal protection organization, rescued 57 dogs and puppies from a backyard breeder. It happened in Lexington, Tennessee. It happened this week following an alert from the Lexington Police Department. " Police had responded to a complaint about the number of dogs at the home. When they detected a strong odor of ammonia coming from inside the residence. This smell is commonly linked to excessive animal waste or the harsh cleaning chemicals used to mask it. Based on their findings, officers secured a search and seizure warrant and immediately contacted ARC for assistance. ARC Executive Director Tim Woodward said the operation was dubbed “Operation Breathless. ” Due to excessively high ammonia levels inside the home, which forced ARC personnel to wear respirators while conducting the rescue. Rescue Dogs quote: “In addition to the presence of ammonia, we found inches of feces covering some of the floors and some dogs hiding in kitchen cabinets,” Woodward said. “During our initial examinations, we’ve already documented cases of numerous medical emergencies. Such as eye and skin infections, parasites, blindness, corneal ulcers, pregnancy, fur loss, overgrown nails, dental disease, and mastitis. Many of these health risks are often directly caused by the toxic... - Published: 2025-12-13 - Modified: 2026-03-01 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/silver-chief-dog-of-the-north-by-jack-obrien-book-review-wolf-dog/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction - Tags: American Eskimo dog, book review, Canadian dog breeds, Canadian Eskimo dog, Canadian Mounties, Chien du Nord, Collins Famous Dog Stories, dog of the north, dog stories, famous dog stories, Hund des Nordens, husky dog, illustrated by Kurt Wiese, Jack O’Brien, Kurt Wiese, Mountie Fiction, Silver Chief, Silver Chief book series, sled dog breeds, wild dogs, wolf dog, wolf like dog Silver Chief, Dog of the North... SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf Dog “A yellow light gleamed through the trees, and the sound of flopping, crunching snow came to the dog. “Now a man stood beneath him and great fear rose up in the heart of Silver Chief. The stones and clubs and beatings that had been the lot of a dog that fell into the power of the man-gods he had known, was now to be his lot as he was their prisoner. But his fear shortly gave way to hatred. Man, strong as he was, might capture him, but man with all his magic would never break him. Not if he gave his life in fighting man’s bending him to his will. “Jim stood silently watching his captive. A smile of genuine happiness spread across his tanned face. ” ‘You’re mine, old boy. I knew I’d get you. But darn me if I know how I’m going to get you out of that tree. Those front feet and long teeth look bad... Now I’m going to lower you, old timer, and heaven help me if these ropes give way. ’ “Once he touched the snow, Silver Chief thrashed wildly. "With his great strength he bounded from side to side like a coiled snake. He snarled and tried desperately to reach the ropes with his teeth. It took all of Jim’s strength to keep the captive lines taut. Finally the struggle... - Published: 2025-12-12 - Modified: 2026-03-26 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/dogs-in-movies-rin-tin-tin-the-dog-who-saved-hollywood/ - Categories: Blog, Facts About Dogs - Tags: Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Brian Alan Burhoe, Dogs in Hollywood, famous dogs, Lee Aacker, Rin Tin Tin dog, Rin Tin Tin dog name, Rin Tin Tin movie, Rin Tin Tin TV show, Rin-Tin-Tin, Rinty, Rusty Rin Tin Tin, the dog who saved Hollywood The original Rinty... The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. DOGS IN MOVIES: Rin-Tin-Tin – The Dog Who Saved Hollywood THE ADVENTURES OF RIN TIN TIN — And Rusty “The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. ” We young Boomers loved it. I certainly did. Why not? It combined my two favourite genres: Animal Stories and Westerns/Northwesterns. Lots of outdoor action — and Rinty, played by Rin-Tin-Tin IV, was a natural. “Adventures” first aired on ABC television in 1954 and ran until 1959. It was the story of the boy Rusty (played by Lee Aaker) who was orphaned when the wagon train his parents were traveling in was attacked by “Wild Indians. ” Rusty had his dog, Rinty, with him. The two survived the attack. And were found by cavalrymen from the nearby Fort Apache. The soldiers adopted them. With episode titles like “Wolf Cry,” “Rin Tin Tin and the Wild Stallion” and “Rin Tin Tin and the Circle of Fire” the series took on the classic Western themes and made them new. Often Rinty charged in at the last minute to save the cavalry. “Rin Tin Tin and the Indian Burial Grounds” and “The Indian Hater” were attempts to be more even-handed with the First Nations. And then the show was cancelled. It wasn’t until years later that I was to learn that Rin-Tin-Tin (great-grandfather to TV’s Rinty) actually began his career back in 1922, when he first appeared in a silent film. HISTORY OF RIN-TIN-TIN During the final months of... - Published: 2025-12-12 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/dog-stories-of-max-brand-white-wolf-chinook-mighty-lobo/ - Categories: Animal story, Blog, Western writer - Tags: Animal stories, CARCAJOU's trail, CHINOOK, Dog stories by james herriot, dog stories by max brand, dog story, Jack London tradition, Max Brand, MIGHTY LOBO, my favorite Max Brand titles, the power of a dog, THE WHITE WOLF, Western writer, white bull terriers Canine stories of Frontier writer Max Brand... DOG STORIES OF MAX BRAND: White Wolf, Chinook, Mighty Lobo, Carcajou's Trail THE DOG STORIES OF MAX BRAND Today, when we think of dog stories, we think of James Herriot or W Bruce Cameron rather than a popular pulp fiction writer. But listen... Frederick Faust has been called “The Shakespeare of the Western Range. ” (Kirkus Reviews). Faust published over 300 Western novels in his lifetime, using nineteen pseudonyms, of which he’s most remembered today as Max Brand. He lived an active, adventurous, rich life — if short. In 1944 at age 52, he was accredited as a war correspondent and went to the Italian front. He served with the soldiers in the muddy battlefields, killed in action by shrapnel. Among his best Westerns are UNTAMED, DESTRY RIDES AGAIN, SILVERTIP, THE SONG OF THE WHIP, THE MUSTANG HERDER, THE NIGHT HORSEMAN, SMILING CHARLIE, RONICKY DOONE and THE WINGED HORSE. Some of his regular characters had dogs. Jim Silver, known as Silvertip, was a tough, solitary cowboy. But not so solitary that he didn't have a black canine sidekick. And Max Brand wrote four classic Dog Stories in the Jack London tradition. In the 1920’s, Brand moved his family to Katonah, New York State, where he raised white bull terriers. He let them run free over his new estate, training them and intensely studying their actions. He quickly learned the power of a dog. The result was one of his best ever novels, THE... - Published: 2025-12-11 - Modified: 2026-03-02 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/woodland-cree-history-hunters-trappers-scouts-soldiers-residential-students-entrepreneurs/ - Categories: Blog, Canada, Mother Earth, New Spirituality - Tags: Dene Cree designs, Indigenous Canada, Indigenous people, Little Red River Cree Nation, Nehiyawak, Poundmaker Cree Nation, Tim Whiskeychan, Woodland Cree Woodland Cree People WOODLAND CREE HISTORY: Hunters, Trappers, Scouts, Soldiers, Residential Students, Entrepreneurs I learned something of the Northern Woodland Cree from my father. Dad had served in the Algonquin Regiment during WWII. Some of his fellow members had been Cree. “They were the best of friends — they always had your back. ” They trained together, fought together from the beaches of Normandy into Holland and the Rhineland. The stories Dad told of his Cree buddies led me into a young interest in that First Nation’s history and folkways. And a different way of looking at our national history. Who were the Woodland Cree? Woodland Cree history in Canada involves their traditional nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering, and their extensive interactions with European fur traders, which led to the adoption of new technologies and territorial expansion. The Cree called themselves Nehiyawak (The People or Humans). After contact, the Canadian government confined the Nehiyawak to reserves and implemented policies like residential schools to suppress their culture. Today, self-determination is a key focus for the Nehiyawak as they work to revitalize and maintain their distinct cultural practices and governance within their vast traditional lands. Woodland Cree First Nations Traditional Indigenous People Life & Pre-European Contact Nomadic lifestyle: Before European contact, the Cree were nomadic. They followed seasonal migrations for food and living in small bands. Resource diversity: Their diet and economy varied by region. Including bison on the Plains, a more mixed diet in forested areas, and fowl and fish... - Published: 2025-12-11 - Modified: 2026-03-01 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/canadian-patriotic-voices-true-north-songs-poems-stories/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Burhoe Family History, Canada - Tags: A M Stephen, Bliss Carman, book review, Brian Alan Burhoe, Canadian patriot, Canadian patriotic, Canadian Voice, Charles G D Roberts, Duncan Campbell Scott, E Pauline Johnson, E Wallcousins, Ernest Thompson Seton, Ethelwyn Wetherald, Isabel Ecclestone Mackay, John McCrae, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Marjorie L C Pickthall, patriotic songs, Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Voice of Canada Canadian patriotic songs... Our stories. CANADIAN PATRIOTIC VOICES: True North Songs, Poems & Stories Canadian Patriotic Voices. We were living in Post-War Yorkshire then. It had been a few months since we’d moved from Canada. But my memories of that forevergreen land were strong and I missed it. I had started school in Mirfield, age 5. When Dad saw I wasn’t being taught much about our native land, he gave me his treasured copy of THE VOICE OF CANADA: Canadian Prose & Poetry, Selected by A M Stephen. It had been Dad’s favourite school book growing up in Nova Scotia (his sisters were his teachers). Printed in 1927, it was a little blue hardcover edition with gold lettering and filled with songs, poems, short stories, scraps of national history — and wonderful black ink illustrations. Its opening line was this: “The real builders of our Canadian Commonwealth are its writers and artists. ” A sentiment I took to heart at an early age. For those who think I never learned anything from a school textbook, here’s proof that I did, eh? The first section in VOICE is called LOVE OF COUNTRY. And begins with all four verses of R Stanley Weir’s O CANADA. Bet you won’t find a modern school reader with a Canadian patriotic opening like that! Canadian Patriotic Voices: The Seafarers There Huguenots and cassocked priests, And noble-born and sons of toil, Together worked the barren soil, And shared each other's barren feasts. Spring came at last, and... - Published: 2025-12-09 - Modified: 2026-04-28 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/ornithanthropus-winged-human-dream-myth-literature/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Fantasy genre, New Spirituality - Tags: Alan Berhow, Angel Catbird, Archangel Michael, B Alan Burhoe, Brian A Burhoe, Burhoe family history, Call of Distant Planets, civilized bears, CivilizedBears, dream analysis, dreams, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ejler Jakobsson, Fliegender Mann, Flying man, Himmelsjäger, Holy Land, Human with wings called, James Joyce, Johan Haneveld, Ornithanthropos, Ornithanthropus, Roy G Krenkel, Stories Der Zukunft, Templar and Alchemist studies, winged human, winged man, winged woman, Алан Берхоу, Зов далеких планет, Летающий человек., Орнитантропус Ornithanthropus – The Winged Human ORNITHANTHROPUS Winged Human in Dream, Myth, Religion & Literature - written by Brian Alan Burhoe “I’ve made a lot of notes for a novel about winged men, which I’ll never write, as B. Alan Burhoe has already written it as a short story, Ornithanthropus: old fashioned/good. ” – Avram Davidson, BOOKS, Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine, March, 1973. I dedicate this post to the memory of editor Ejler Jakobsson, with deepest gratitude. - Brian Alan Burhoe “Ho! Skyhunter! I have come to tame you... ” About my story “Ornithanthropus” – “The nature of this planet is such that it is possible to survive only in the air, the land is not suitable for life. Winged humans use living airships as their homes, creatures that must be tamed. The tribal group is doomed to perish with the death of its home-airship. The young hunter must find a new home for his fellow tribesfolk. ” - VVE. Translated from the marvelous website Fantlab. ru/work77661 "B. Alan Burhoe's 'Ornithanthropus' is a fine story of winged men living symbiotically with balloon-like creatures. " - P. Schuyler Miller, "The Reference Library," Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, May 1973 Even though my Science Fantasy short story “Ornithanthropus” was first published way back in 1971, I’m still getting comments on it. Back in the day, it was letters forwarded by publishers. Now it’s emails and social messages. (I'm on a number of social platforms, including LinkedIn and the Old Blue Bird. ) I... - Published: 2025-12-08 - Modified: 2026-03-26 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/benton-of-the-royal-mounted-by-ralph-s-kendall-book-review-luck/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review, Canada, Mountie Fiction - Tags: Benton of the Royal Mounted, book review, Brian Alan Burhoe, Luck of the Mounted, mounted, Ralph S Kendall, Ralph Selwood Kendall, RNWMP, Solihull School Adventures of the Royal Mounted Police. Royal Mounted Police novels by Ralph Selwood Kendall, Grosset and Dunlap BENTON OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED by Ralph S Kendall – Book Review – LUCK “The scenes of this story belong to bygone days. As the passer-by views the ugly half-constructed railway terminus which now sprawls itself over the original site of that historic group of Police buildings, known as the ‘Post,’ little does he appreciate the pangs of real regret which stir the hearts of old members of the Force, as they recall associations of earlier years. ” Ralph S Kendall, Foreword to BENTON OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED, 1918 About Ralph S Kendall Ralph Selwood Kendall was born in Birmingham, England, April 20, 1878. He was the son of Esther Catherine and George Barraclough Kendall. And he was educated at Solihull School, Warwickshire, where two members of the Tolkien family have been students and a third has taught. Aged 22, Ralph saw active service in the South African War (Boer War), 1900 to 1902. He served as a Private in the 22nd Cheshire Yeomanry and Younghusband’s Horse. And he was awarded the Queen’s Medal with Bars for service in Transvaal, Cape Colony and Orange Free State. Ralph arrived in Canada in 1902. He settled first in Maple Creek, a frontier settlement in the green-forested Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan. Then moved on to the thriving “Cow Town” Calgary, Alberta in 1905. There he joined the Royal North-West Mounted Police (Regimental Number 4351). As... - Published: 2025-12-08 - Modified: 2026-05-27 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/memories-rural-mail-driver-kitchen-post-offices-personal-data-terminals/ - Categories: Blog, Burhoe Family History, Canada, Rural Mail Driver - Tags: Allendale train station, Canada Post history, Canadian postal history, Canadian Union Postal Workers history, CivilizedBears, CN history Nova Scotia, CUPW, kitchen post offices, Laing’s Store Lockeport, Louis Head Post Office, mail carrier Canada Post, Mary Lee Burhoe, PDTs, Personal Data Terminals, postman, RSMCs, Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers, rural mail, rural mail courier, rural mail driver, Sable River Nova Scotia, Sable River train station, scanning parcels, Shelburne county history Memories of a Rural Mail Driver. Adventures of a Rural Mail Courier. Memories of a Rural Mail Driver: From Kitchen Post Offices & Steam Trains to Personal Data Terminals “Had lots of adventures on the roads over the years. ” Written by Mary Lee Burhoe, Rural Mail Carrier Memories of a Rural Mail Driver... SABLE RIVER, SHELBURNE COUNTY, NOVA SCOTIA. Remembering the days of Kitchen Post Offices and roped canvas rural mail bags to Now — the Postal Outlets and High Tech Scanners & Lettertainers instead of canvas bags. As a 4 year old girl, I used to ride in the back seat of the mail car, which was driven by my Mother. And my Grandmother would be in the front passenger seat. The back seat would be full of big canvas bags full of letters and parcels. I would be surrounded by them. At that time, people ordered their items from Eaton’s, Canadian Tire & Simpson’s Sears catalogues. Back then, the mail got delivered 6 days a week. We would go to the Sable River Canadian National Railways station. The station was located down a road opposite the old Stan Giffin property, where Stan ran a Kitchen Post Office out of his home (303 Highway #3). CNR Locomotive 2629 Yarmouth-Halifax Line circa 1960. It arrived in Sable River 9:10 AM, with a brief stopover before moving on to Allendale, Lockeport & Shelburne. As I was little, I remember being cautioned about not getting too close to the train. There... - Published: 2025-12-07 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/top-10-healthiest-dog-breeds/ - Categories: Blog, Facts About Dogs - Tags: dog urgent care near me, healthiest dog breeds, healthiest dog breeds with long life spans, healthiest large dog breeds, healthiest small dog breeds, low-maintenance healthy dogs, Top 10 Healthiest Dog Breeds, vet clinics near me Healthiest Dog Breeds. The Top 10 Healthiest Dog Breeds This is a mixed question. Some people ask this question meaning "I have allergies. What dog breed is healthiest for me? " Hypoallergenic? The answer to this is "low-shedding" dogs such as the Affenpinscher, Afghan Hound, Bichon Frise and Irish Water Spaniel. Others need a dog for loving companionship, one with an eager-to-please attitude. A close friend, a therapy dog. Such breeds include the Canadian Cocker Spaniel, English Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever and Poodle (originally called a "Pudelhund"). Most folks, though, are looking for a dog that will live a healthy life. Healthy dogs tend to be happy dogs, needing only medium care and saving big time on Vet bills. So what are they? The Top 10 Healthiest Dog Breeds Here's a combined list of frequently mentioned healthy breeds: Australian Cattle Dog: Known for their hardiness and long life, ideal for active owners. Chihuahua: Small but mighty, with a long lifespan and generally few problems. Greyhound: Surprisingly healthy and long-lived despite their racing past. Poodle (Standard, Miniature, Toy): Intelligent, active, and generally healthy, especially non-miniature sizes. Basenji: An ancient, unique breed known for its health. Shiba Inu: A resilient Japanese breed with good health. Beagle: These Medieval dogs (their name based on the Celtic word "beag" for "small") make cheerful companions with good overall health. Havanese: A long-lived Cuban breed, good for apartment living. German Shorthaired Pointer: Energetic and robust hunting dogs. Border Collie: Highly intelligent and physically sound when given... - Published: 2025-12-06 - Modified: 2026-04-13 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/are-bears-related-to-dogs-what-are-bears-most-closely-related-to/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog - Tags: Amphicyonidae, Are Bears Related to Dogs, Are bears related to Humans, bear-dogs, bears, Canidae, Caniformia, canines, dogs, Northern Appalachian hills, Ursidae, What are Bears Most Closely Related To Are Bears Related to Dogs? Are bears related to Humans? Are Bears Related to Dogs - What are Bears Most Closely Related To? Over these many years, I've met more than a few Bears in our Northern Appalachian hills. And long thought that bears and canines (from wolves to our dogs) must be related. When I did the research, the answers were surprising! Are Bears Related to Dogs? Yes, bears and dogs are related as distant cousins, both belonging to the same suborder, Caniformia (dog-like carnivores) within the order Carnivora. They share a common ancestor from about 50-60 million years ago. They split into different families (Ursidae for bears, Canidae for dogs) around 40 million years ago. And are not close relatives like wolves and dogs. Both dogs and bears evolved from ancient, small, weasel-like mammals called Miacids. Answer: They are relatives, but not closely at all. Then -- What are Bears Most Closely Related To? "Bears are most closely related to seals, sea lions, and walruses. All of those belong to the 'doglike' carnivoran suborder, Caniformia. " Seals? Walruses? "Other relatives within this suborder include weasels, raccoons, and skunks. Bears and seals share a common ancestor of over 40 million years ago. " Extinct Relatives In the past, there was a group of extinct animals known as "bear-dogs" (Amphicyonidae) that had characteristics of both bears and dogs. Are Bears related to Humans? Very distantly. If you look at the Family tree of Mammals, the branches of Ursidae and Primates... - Published: 2025-12-04 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/trail-elk-discovering-northcountry-mikkjel-fonhus/ - Categories: Blog, Book Review - Tags: book review, Charles G D Roberts, English translation, George Marsh, Grey Owl, Jack London tradition, Mikkjel Foenhus, Mikkjel Fønhus, Northern Thing, Tolkien Northern Thing, Trail of the Elk, Troll-Elch, Trollelgen, wilderness, wildlife Mikkjel Fønhus Book Review TRAIL OF THE ELK: Discovering the Northcountry of Mikkjel Fønhus “Still the bull elk on Bog Hill did not move a muscle. His head stood out clearly against the dawn which flooded the eastern sky like a lake of yellow light. His antlers resembled young bushes... “It was no mortal animal standing there; it was a ghost from dead generations, an animal spirit from the eternal hunting-grounds. “Daylight grew more and more while the elk stood still. A bird chirped a while and then became silent again, like a life that dies just as it is born. “Then the elk’s head turned, quite slowly from west to north. In his slightly curved muzzle there was the dreaming melancholy of wooded dells... ” The Northcountry in literature has captured my heart from earliest boyhood. Why not? My earliest memory is of the green living forest of fir and spruce and white birch behind our newly built house in the rolling Appalachian hills of New Brunswick. And of all the creatures of fur and bright feathers who moved through it. I first discovered the wild animal fiction of Canadian writer Sir Charles G D Roberts in our elementary readers and school library. And found my first literary hero. He told yarns of the very same New Brunswick woodlands that I was growing up in. In the 1890’s, Roberts created what would be called the “Realistic Animal Story. ” And matched writers of his time like Mark Twain and... - Published: 2025-12-04 - Modified: 2026-03-26 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/original-teddy-bear-why-were-teddy-ears-invented/ - Categories: Bears in Literature, Blog, Famous Bears - Tags: first teddy bears, Morris Michtom, original teddy bear, steiff teddy bear original, stuffed toys, teddy bear history, teddy bears name, Teddybu, why were teddy bears invented Teddy Bears Original Teddy Bear: Why were Teddy Bears Invented? “I grew up in the spotlight. At night, my teddy bear let me be me. ” – Patty Duke When were teddy bears invented? Who invented them? It’s hard to imagine a world of stuffed animals without teddy bears. They are a staple item of every toy collection. Oddly enough, the teddy bear was not developed simply as a stuffed version of a real bear. In fact, the teddy bear has only been around since the early years of the 20th century. According to traditional sources, the teddy bear first surfaced in both the United States and Germany in 1902. Popular accounts of the bear’s initial appearance in North America starts with a cartoon drawn by Clifford Berryman. Who titled it “Drawing the Line in Mississippi. " The comic showed then-President Teddy Roosevelt refusing to shoot a small, cuddly-looking bear. As legend goes, Roosevelt was visiting Mississippi to assist in a border dispute. And during the trip, he was taken bear hunting. After a few failures, his buddies captured a small bear and tied him to a tree. An indignant Roosevelt shouted, "Do you think I'll shoot that poor little fellow? Turn him loose! " Berryman was inspired to create the cartoon, illustrating the story of Roosevelt’s humane hunting encounter. The cartoon appeared in Washington Post in 1902. It was an instant hit with readers. Leading to its eventual publication nationwide. Even Brooklyn-based Morris and Rose Michtom were motivated to... - Published: 2025-12-03 - Modified: 2026-06-18 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/fave-atlantic-seafood-recipes-lobster-chowder-atlantic-scallops-au-gratin-baked-stuffed-haddock/ - Categories: Blog, Burhoe Family History, Canada, Recipes, Travel - Tags: Atlantic Scallops au Gratin, Atlantic seafood recipes, Baked Stuffed Haddock, Chef Leo LeClair, Food Service, Idle Oars Restaurant, Lobster chowder, North Rustico, seafood recipes, secret ingredient, travel My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes My Fave Atlantic Seafood Recipes: Lobster chowder – Atlantic Scallops au Gratin – Baked Stuffed Haddock I’ve been asked, “What do you love to cook at home, Brian? ” Well, I’m a Maritime Canadian. The Atlantic Ocean is just over there. I loved cooking seafood in restaurants for years, and still throw together some of the traditional dishes at home. And have picked up a few good seafood recipes... I graduated Prince Edward Island’s famous Holland College Culinary Course over three decades ago, training under Chef Leo LeClair, a true gentleman. And finished my apprenticeship under Chef Ernie in PEI’s North Rustico Seafood Restaurant IDLE OARS (see photo top of page) , before moving on to Nova Scotia. All the while cooking and tasting the great Atlantic Coast recipes. To experience seafood at its best, you can get it directly off the fishing boats. What’s better than a fresh-caught, just-cooked red lobster on the plate? It’s all in getting the perfect crustacean. Hint: Like the Old Fisherman we get our live lobsters from says, “The blacker the shell, the harder the shell. The harder the shell, the more solid the meat. ” But with today’s high tech refrigeration, you can also get fresh and freshly frozen fish and shellfish in your local markets. And that really makes for easily-prepared, delicious meals. If you want, you can go Nouvelle Cuisine. Prepare entrees like Tortellini with Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Lobster in Puff Pastry or Mushroom Caps Stuffed... - Published: 2025-12-03 - Modified: 2026-07-03 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/arianrhod-celtic-triple-goddess-of-moon-stars-reincarnation-woman-of-owl-magic/ - Categories: Blog, Mother Earth, New Spirituality - Tags: Arianrhod, Blodeuwedd, Caer Arianrhod, Celtic Christian, celtic goddess, Celtic goddess Arianrhod, Celtic moon goddess Arianrhod, Celtic spirituality, Llew Llaw Gyffes, mother goddess, owl magical meaning, owl mythology, triple goddess, wife made of flowers Celtic moon goddess Arianrhod. ARIANRHOD: Celtic Triple Goddess of Moon, Stars & Reincarnation - Woman of Owl Magic As a Celtic Christian, I'm fascinated by how legendary women once remembered as goddesses later became saints. Perhaps they were actually early saints? Real-life women. The main Celtic goddess who became a saint is Brigid, whose story and attributes were merged with Saint Brigid of Kildare. Other Celtic goddesses were likely Christianized, but Brigid is the most prominent example with clear connections between the pre-Christian deity and the historical saint. And Arianrhod remains steadfastly locked in Celtic myth as a Goddess. There are no tales of her travelling the trails of Wales and Britain to bring the Gospel of Love to her war-torn people. Perhaps she is more Jungian than real. Arianrhod, an Introduction Arianrhod, known as the Silver Wheel, is a major Welsh goddess associated with the stars, the moon, and reincarnation. Her palace, Caer Arianrhod, is linked to the Aurora Borealis and the circumpolar stars. As a mother aspect of the Triple Goddess, she embodies beauty, fertility, and the cycles of life. This article explores her mythology, her roles, and her significance in Celtic culture, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of her story. Arianrhod: The Silver Wheel Arianrhod, whose name translates to "Silver Wheel," is a significant deity in Welsh mythology. She is often depicted as a star goddess, with her palace, Caer Arianrhod, associated with the Aurora Borealis. This celestial connection underscores her role as a goddess of time,... - Published: 2025-12-03 - Modified: 2026-07-07 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/kenny-rogers-roasters-chicken-recipes-best-restaurant-recipes-home-cooking/ - Categories: Blog, Recipes, Travel - Tags: Chicken breast recipes, chicken recipes, chicken recipes quick, cornbread muffins, easy, Food Service, in oven, Kenny Rogers Philippines, Kenny Rogers Roasters chicken recipe, Kenny Rogers Roasters locations, marinade, pot pie, rice casserole, slow cooker, What happened to Kenny Rogers Roasters Kenny Rogers chicken breast recipes. KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS CHICKEN BREAST RECIPES: Best Restaurant Recipes for Home Cooking Finding Kenny Rogers Roasters Restaurant Locations, History, Menus & Best Home Cooking Recipes “KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS IS OUR FAVE RESTAURANT. AND HERE ARE OUR FAVE KR ROASTERS RECIPES! ” – Mary Lee & Brian “People know I like to sing,” Country music legend Kenny Rogers once said. “What they don’t know is I like to cook or better yet, enjoy good food. To me, our ROASTERS chicken is the best! ” Kenny started his down-home Roasters Restaurants in the early 90’s, building to over 350 locations across the U. S. and here in Canada. And when one opened in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it became our favorite eatery whenever Mary Lee and I visited the Big City. In just a few years, his menu had expanded from his signature Kenny Rogers Roasters chicken, cooked in those wonderful wood-fire rotisseries, to many fresh-made side dishes. Which included Chicken breast recipes, rotisserie turkey breast, honey-bourbon barbecue ribs, pita sandwiches, soups and salads. Other popular items included Miami Subs, their incredible Kenny Rogers Fire-And-Ice Chili and their vanilla muffins. But by the turn of the century, his ROASTERS chain was in financial trouble. Putting out genuine home-style meals in what too many customers seemed to consider a fast-food market, was costing them. In what, to me, is one of the saddest events in our Food industry, Kenny was forced to close a whole lot of his outlets... - Published: 2025-12-01 - Modified: 2026-05-27 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/burhoe-family-history-first-burhoe-lived-long-long-life/ - Categories: Blog, Burhoe Family History, Canada - Tags: Ancestors and living relatives, ancestry, archives, Brehaut, Brian Alan Burhoe, Burhoe, Burhoe Canada, Burhoe family, Burhoe family history, Burhoe family tree, Burhoe Maine, Burhoe Massachusetts, Canadian, family tree now, first Burhoe, genealogy, genealogy records, Maine, New England, Northern Appalachian Mountains, Nova Scotia, PEI, Thankful Burhoe Burhoe Family History... BURHOE FAMILY HISTORY First Burhoe Lived Long Long Life A Look at the Burhoe Family Tree "From One Green Branch" written by Brian Alan Burhoe INTRODUCTION: BURHOE FAMILY HISTORY: the First Burhoe Lived a Long Long Life. Here’s something I’ve noticed about our family. Going right back to the First Burhoe. We love the Coastlands. Those areas of forest, farmland, fishing villages, smooth rocks, lighthouses, and occasional seaports that run just inland of the northern seas and oceans. I’ve found a few Burhoes living way inland. Like Saskatchewan, Alberta and Arizona. But the greatest number of us live down the Atlantic coast and back up the Pacific shore. Why? I’m thinking that it’s because the First Burhoe came from generations of Guernsey Islanders — coastlanders all. And in 1783 settled down to farm a 100-acre lot on Isle Saint-Jean (renamed Prince Edward Island in 1799), down by the open water. Burhoe Family History: So who was that First Burhoe? As I’ve written in my “Life & Works” post: “I learned years later that I was supposed to be named ‘John. ’ “The first-born male of each generation of Burhoes (such as me) was expected to be named in honour of the very first Burhoe. Born on Guernsey Island in the English Channel, loyalist Jean Brehaut joined the British Army in 1776 at age 20. His name was misspelled ‘John Burhoe’ in the regimental records. And he mustered out of the Royal Nova Scotia Volunteer Regiment in 1783... - Published: 2025-11-30 - Modified: 2026-07-07 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/wolfblood-animal-story-in-jack-london-tradition-wild-wolf-half-wild-husky-wily-trapper/ - Categories: Animal story, Blog, Canada, Facts About Dogs, Western writer - Tags: Algonquin Regiment, Brian Alan Burhoe, George Marsh and Farley Mowat, Grey Owl, Jack London, Jack London tradition, lone gray wolf, short story, Sir Charles G D Roberts, Tiger Indians, Tikah, Tikah people, Ungava husky, wild wolf, wolf dog, wolf mythology, wolf story, wolfblood, wolves WOLFBLOOD, My popular Wolf Story... WOLFBLOOD Animal Story in Jack London Tradition – A Wild Wolf, a Half-Wild Husky & a Wily Old Trapper “WOW! This is a TRUE LOVE STORY — with wolves. LOVE it! Happy ending too! ” – MiA @MiAKittyGirl Dedicated to the Memory of my father, Albert Chester Burhoe, avid backwoodsman — rifleman in the Algonquin Regiment, Canadian Army in Holland — and wounded POW in Stalag XIB, Fallingbostel, Northern Germany. He served King and Country, asking no reward. He taught me the value of Freedom. NE-KAH-NE-TAH. WOLFBLOOD A Short Northern Animal Story by Brian Alan Burhoe I. THE WOLF The lone gray wolf padded through the firwoods. He stopped to sniff at a patch of icy snow in the long shadows, or rather the brown pellets that speckled it. His stomach gurgled. Rabbit! He had eaten well of rabbit since he had entered this valley. Soon he would eat again. Good hunting and the discovering of new territory hid some of the young wolf’s loneliness. He missed his family, especially his littermates. It wasn’t that he had been singled out for exile. The many growing pups born last spring had made the family too big this new spring. Hunger and discord had driven him out — perhaps to create his own new family. At times he yearned to go back. To howl his feelings to his distant packmates. To hear their welcoming chorus. But he knew better. They were gone. Other times he had sung... - Published: 2025-11-30 - Modified: 2026-07-11 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/boy-who-was-raised-by-bears-native-american-myths-legends/ - Categories: Animal story, Bears in Literature, Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Fantasy genre, New Spirituality - Tags: a bear story, animal stories for adults, B Alan Burhoe, bear drawings, bear folklore, bear furry, bear mythology, bear stories, bear xenofiction, brown bear story, Camp Fire notebooks, children animal stories, CivilizedBears, Furry fiction, Indigenous, kids animal stories, little bear story, Mi’kmaq History Month, Micmac, modern mythology retellings, Native American legend, native Americans, short animal stories, Short bear story, Tiergeschichten, xenofiction Bears... And Blueberry Fields Forever. Atlantic Canadian First Nations Legend. BOY WHO WAS RAISED BY BEARS: Native American Myths & Legends -- A Bear Story Introduction by Brian Alan Burhoe. Bears have long appeared in folktales and animal stories worldwide. Especially among Northern Peoples. Those of us of Northern ancestry, whether Northern European (Nordic, Slavic, Germanic, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon) or First Nations of North America, come from cultures that believed that Bearkind was Humankind’s closest blood relative. Hence, for instance, the numerous stories of bear-human children among the Vikings, Germans and Druidic Celts. Many First Nations have family groups who call themselves the Bear Clan, explaining they have actual bear blood in their veins or met bears in sacred visions. Talking bears, bear-human hybrids and human children adopted and raised by loving mama bears are common story themes in both Old and New World oral traditions. Even J. R. R. Tolkien wrote about Beowulf and “Bear’s Son Tales in European folklore. ” Here’s my retelling of a favourite bear story... THE BOY WHO WAS RAISED BY BEARS! A Native Canadian Mi'kmaq Bear Story Retold In a younger Turtle Island, before the coming of foreign seafarers and clamoring machines and sanctified greed, when the forests were greener and the berry bushes richer, there lived a Mi’kmaq boy named Mikinawk. Mikinawk never knew his real father who had been killed during a battle with another band. Instead, he was raised by a brutal braggart of a man who believed his new wife... - Published: 2025-11-29 - Modified: 2026-07-04 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/what-are-spirit-bears-sacred-white-bears-native-american-legends/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Canada, New Spirituality, Travel - Tags: Animal stories, bear stories, Canada, Canadian folk tales, ghost bears, Gitga’at Nation, Indigenous folk tales, Indigenous stories of sacred bears, Kermode Bear, kermodism, Moksgm’ol, Native American bear legends, Native American legend, Native American Myths & Legends., Spirit Bears, touching spirit bear, Tsimshian, What are Spirit Bears, what turns spirit bears white, wildlife What are Spirit Bears? Is the Spirit Bear a Polar Bear? Where can Spirit Bears be found? What are Spirit Bears? Sacred White Bears & Native American Legends “Of all the creatures, Bear is closest to Man. Yet it seems there is little place for him now. ” Chief Dan George What are Spirit Bears? The rarest bears on Earth! Hidden away in the depths of the Great Bear Rainforest, Spirit Bears move like ghosts through the misty temperate forest. Under majestic 1000-year old red cedar trees, through small clear streams, reaching the primordial rocky fjords that fringe the roaring Pacific waters, these mystic white bears snuff and explore... The Great Bear Rainforest stretches over 250 miles along the foggy Pacific coast of British Columbia. And is named after the mysterious Spirit Bear (or Ghost Bear), known to the local First Nations as Moksgm’ol and to scientists as the Kermode Bear. This rare and beautiful creature has been a sacred symbol for generations of First Nations folk. Including the traditional Tsimshian people. How many spirit bears exist today? Best estimates are that there are still 400 Spirit Bears alive today, with less optimistic naturalists saying the true number may be a quarter of that number. Mostly due to big game hunting and poaching. In 2006, the Spirit Bear was adopted as the official Provincial Mammal of British Columbia. “Spirit Bears hold a fascination for many bear watching enthusiasts. That’s due to their long, mystical history among the Tsimshian people, who... - Published: 2025-11-28 - Modified: 2026-06-19 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/bear-encounters-top-7-places-for-bear-watching-in-canada/ - Categories: Bears in the wilderness, Blog, Canada, Famous Bears, Travel - Tags: bear encounters, bear watching, bear watching in Canada, best grizzly bear viewing, Best places in North America to see bears in the wild, black bears, Brian Alan Burhoe, civilized bears, Differences between grizzly bears and black bears explained, Great Bear Rainforest, Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary, Spirit Bears, Top 7 Places for Bear Watching Bear watching. The creator of Civilized Bears looks at Bear Watching. BEAR ENCOUNTERS: Top 7 Places for Bear Watching in Canada Introduction by Brian Alan Burhoe, creator of CivilizedBears. I've met a few bears in the forest. Not bear watching. Just by chance. Almost bumped into a couple of 'em. Except for those four boyhood years in Yorkshire, I was born and raised in the wild, wonderful Northern Appalachian mountains of New Brunswick. Loved those forests. I followed many a trail. Each time I met a black bear, I'd remember Dad's advice. "The only animal you should run from in the woods is a skunk. " So I'd quietly just walk away from the bear. I wanted to stay for a talk. "Well, maybe next time, eh? " But just being around wild bears is a thrill. You can discover that thrill of bear watching in Canada. A must-do for wildlife enthusiasts. This post highlights the top seven locations in Canada. Seven places where you can observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitats. Offering a unique blend of adventure and nature. The Allure of Bear Watching "Canada's commitment to conservation and its vast, unspoiled natural reserves make it an ideal location for wildlife holidays. According to a report by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, the country is home to over 60% of the world's polar bears. And a significant population of Grizzlies. Thus highlighting its global importance for bear conservation. " - Nature writer Lisa-Jeeves. Lisa continues, "Bear watching in... - Published: 2025-11-25 - Modified: 2026-05-08 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/facts-about-dogs-what-was-the-first-dog-on-earth/ - Categories: Blog, Facts About Dogs, Incipient Dog, New Spirituality - Tags: Bonn–Oberkassel dog, Brian Alan Burhoe, civilized bears, CivilizedBears, dog and human relationship history, dog breeds, dogs, First dog, Human–canine bond, Incipient Dog, Mating for Life, oldest known domestic dog, pack loyalty, Pair-bonding, prehistoric dogs, Razboinichya Cave, what was the first dog breed on earth, what was the first dog on earth, wolf dogs Facts about dogs... FACTS ABOUT DOGS What Was the First Dog on Earth? PREHISTORIC DOGS The oldest known domestic dog was discovered in the Razboinichya Cave in the Altai Mountains of modern Siberia. It was a complete well-preserved skull. In 2007 the animal was carbon-dated to have lived around 31,000 BC. And DNA testing revealed that even that skull was of an animal “more closely related to modern dogs than to wolves. " Which meant that the development of human-raised wolf dogs goes back long before that. Now here’s where the numbers get really interesting. If our wolf dogs of 33,000 years ago were still genetically closer to modern dogs than to their original wolf puppy ancestors, it could well mean that we first invited pure-blooded wolves into our wandering communities over 60,000 years ago. Which is before Humankind underwent what paleo anthropologists call Behavioral Modernity. That magical moment when we had our “Great Leap Forward. " When... Humankind discovered God (or God discovered us! ). And we created Language, Singing, Games, Cooking, the Creative Arts. And radically changed our basic Primate social structure. Conclusion? Perhaps Humans and Wolves began our evolutionary journey together. The discovery that dogs were Humankind’s companions thousands upon thousands of years earlier than we had believed changes things. I really like the idea that Wolves adopted Humans. They taught our Primate ancestors such un-primate traits as Pack loyalty The role of involved fatherhood Pair-bonding — mating for life. Look at it this way: I’d rather... - Published: 2025-11-24 - Modified: 2026-06-04 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/the-ant-the-wise-ol-bear-a-civilized-bears-cub-tale/ - Categories: Animal story, Bears in Literature, Blog, Civilized Bears Books & Stories, Fantasy genre - Tags: animal fiction, best fiction books about animals, Brian Alan Burhoe, civilized bears, Civilized Bears Books & Stories, Civilized Bears Cub Tale, Civilized Bears Story, CivilizedBears, fiction books about animals for adults, short story The Ant and the Wise Ol’ Bear A Civilized Bears Cub Tale "You ask, little cub... " THE ANT & THE WISE OL' BEAR - a Civilized Bears Cub Tale. You ask, little cub, about what lies beyond this world. Let me tell you a story... An Ant was climbing up the rough bark of a big old elm tree when he saw a renowned Wise Ol’ Bear shuffle up to the base of the tree. The bear sat down on the leafy green ground, leaning with a big sigh against the trunk. Knowing of the bear’s great knowledge, the Ant spoke up with his loudest voice: “Please excuse me! I’m wondering — what lies on the Other Side? ” And the Ol’ Bear puffed himself up and explained all that was known about such things by Civilized Bearkind and recorded by Humans who had been here before us. The Ol’ Bear spoke of ghosts and woodspirits and seasons and moons and planets and suns and galaxies and how the universe will someday sputter out like the last sparking embers of a burned out fire log. He spoke of becoming angels. And tiny new starseeds. When he was done, the Ant shook his little head in confusion and said, “I just wanted to know what’s on the other side of the tree. ” THE END A Civilized Bears Story. This short story “The Ant and the Wise Ol’ Bear” is copyright © by Brian Alan Burhoe. You are free to... - Published: 2025-11-23 - Modified: 2026-06-24 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/famous-bears-in-fact-fiction-gentle-ben-to-grizzly-adams/ - Categories: Bears in Literature, Blog, Famous Bears - Tags: bears, Bears in Literature, Bozo the bear, civilized bears, Clint Howard, Dan Haggerty, Dan Haggerty quote, David Rothel, Dennis Weaver, FAMOUS BEARS, Gentle Ben, Grizzly Adams, Ivan Tors, Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, Oxley’s Action Animals Ranch, Walt Morey What are the Most Famous Bears? Who was the most famous bear? Famous Bears in Fact & Fiction – Gentle Ben & Grizzly Adams Bozo the Bear “If you live with Nature, not against her, she’ll be real good to you. ”- John “Grizzly” Adams “Grizzly bears are the true monarchs of the wilderness. ” – Jane Goodall Famous Bears in Fiction As I said in my post “Bears in Literature” — bears have appeared in our folk tales since we first told stories. Especially in Northern cultures, where the bear was seen as a fierce and noble animal. Literally, in Northern Europe, the original “King of Beasts. ” Some cultures, especially First Nations and Northern European, believed that Bear was Humankind’s closest blood relative. Many chieftains and war leaders in old Nordic, Celtic, Germanic and Anglo-Saxon clans claimed to have Bear blood in their ancestry. Trending Facts Famous fictional bears include Rudyard Kipling‘s Baloo, A A Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh. Michael Bond’s Paddington. Walt Morey’s Gentle Ben. As well as favourites Yogi and Boo Boo. Perhaps the best known Ursine-themed story is “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” which drifted from fiction to real life when the bear who played Gentle Ben on TV once ran into the woodlands around Miami and met a little girl who was all by herself... Famous Bears in Fact From ferocious and dangerous attackers — to loving and carefree friends — real life bears have appeared in Hollywood productions from the beginning. In Canada, movies like... ## Pages - Published: 2026-03-01 - Modified: 2026-07-04 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/terms-of-use/ TERMS OF USE – A Legal Statement By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. All Rights Reserved. All original content on this website, including text, graphics and interactive elements is the property of CivilizedBears. com and protected by copyright laws. Original content is usually presented as personal memories, opinions, musings or stories. 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As we stated on our HOME page of this Website: “We’re conservative in our life style and values, but make few political or ideological comments (we take for granted that you love Animals and treasure the Wilderness, or you wouldn’t be on this site). ” The information is provided by CivilizedBears. com and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. The fiction on this website is for entertainment only. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places,... - Published: 2025-11-26 - Modified: 2026-02-09 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/archived-pages-posts/ Oops! Sorry! The Post You are Seeking has been Bearfully Archived! It's now on the aptly-named Web Archive. To Read Our Most Popular Archived Stories & Articles Click Right Here! And To See New Posts Here on Our Newly Enhanced Civilized Bears Just COME HOME! WELCOME! - Published: 2025-11-25 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/bears-wolves-mounties/ Bears, Wolves, Dogs & Mounties. New writers Created Big Outdoor Stories of the Last Frontiers! Bears, Wolves, Dogs & Mounties: The Canadian Northwestern Genre & Pulp writers. INTRODUCTION: "The 'Bears, Wolves, Dogs & Mounties' Post on CivilizedBears introduces a unique, conservative approach to nature writing, focusing on wildlife as figures in mythology and folklore while celebrating the Canadian North's traditional, rugged imagery. It highlights the role of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as icons of law and justice. The site further explores this theme by featuring 'Mountie Fiction' and emphasizing a vision of love, hope and spirituality that blends Animal Realism with traditional conservative values. " - Google AI Mode ("Wow, I'm Impressed, Google AI -- but why do you keep calling me Conservative? ") The Genre that Jack Built Jack London created the Northwestern Genre in 1903 with the publication of his novel THE CALL OF THE WILD. The genre thrived for the first half of the 20th Century. In 1907, Robert W Service saw his The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses published. Like Jack London, Robert Service lived in the Canadian Klondike. He based his popular ballads on his own adventures and local stories: "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," "The Cremation of Sam McGee" and "Clancy of the Mounted Police. " Service earned the epithet “The Bard of the Yukon. ” With memorable lines like "There are strange things done in the midnight sun. By the men who moil for gold... ” The Northwestern Genre... - Published: 2025-11-23 - Modified: 2026-06-02 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/ Civilized Bears... “My writing centers on Animal Fiction. Stories of Nature’s creatures told for adults of all ages — kidults, if you wish. ” – Brian Alan Burhoe WELCOME HOME, FRIENDS! CivilizedBears. com is a Family-Friendly Freestead where all visitors can safely roam! You’ll want to read our Civilized Bears Stories... “Visions of Love & Hope! ” Except for the occasional zealous Rant against Human cruelty to each other and our fellow animals — and against the willful, depraved destruction of fundamental treasures like our Sacred Earth and our Traditional Culture. And our precious Freedom hard-won for us by the blood of Our Own (Support our Veterans! ) — this is a joyful Celebration of our living Green World, the Wild Places and All Creatures who share it. And of living a life independent and free of the Machine. We’re just a Down-Home country family enjoying that freedom. We do our best to ensure that the language used here is acceptable to most visitors. We’re conservative in our life style and values, but make few political or ideological comments (we take for granted that you love Animals and treasure the Wilderness, or you wouldn’t be on this site). Your own views and choices are respected. Civilized Bears Philosophy... If you asked us for our personal philosophy, it would be Red Green’s “Remember, I’m pullin’ for ya. We’re all in this together. ” Very Canadian, eh? To be serious, it’s “John 13:34” — has been since childhood. Which is gettin’ to... - Published: 2025-11-23 - Modified: 2026-06-27 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/about/ ABOUT BRIAN ALAN BURHOE: Creator of CivilizedBears “A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Institute of Canada, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants and health care institutional kitchens for over 30 years. He holds a Nova Scotia Journeyman Cook’s Certificate. He is a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation, Canada’s largest federally chartered professional chefs’ organization. “Brian lives with his wife Mary Lee on the ragged Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. “Brian Alan Burhoe’s many published articles reflect his interests in food service & down home recipes, Northern culture, Church history & Celtic Christian literature, imaginative fiction, wilderness preservation, animal rescue, service dogs for our Veterans and more. His fiction has been translated into German & Russian. ” SOURCE: Suite 101 – Online Magazine and Writers’ Network. Well, that sums it up in some ways. My earliest memory is walking behind our house and staring with awe into a sun-lit and dark-shadowed evergreen forest. Our home was new and hand built by my father. It overlooked a place my parents called “that’s Glen Falls down there. ” I’m told the house stands there still. And that forest? It was alive with birdsong and insects floating in the golden sunbeams and a red squirrel running up one tree and leaping over to another one, noisily scolding me. I didn’t know why it was so mad at me. Perhaps my unsquirrel-like behavior. And it seemed to me — so small and new and unlearned — that the rich-scented and... - Published: 2025-11-23 - Modified: 2026-03-03 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/services/ COMING SOON! - Published: 2025-11-23 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://civilizedbears.com/contact-civilized-bears/ CONTACT? When flagitious cyberpriggers took over my CivilizedBears. com, wanting money, I got stubborn. "Lord, I ain't payin' 'em! " So here's my newer, more secure, CivilizedBears! With help from my techfriend Steve, I recovered my Domain name, got a new Service Provider and started all over again. And, yup, this will soon be a real Contact Page. Meanwhile -- To see My Securely Archived Stories, Articles & Reviews Click Here, Mon Ami! And to see my newest posts, visit Brian's Blog right here. We Can Connect: Are You On LinkedIn? Meet Me on LinkedIn Now! We Can Connect There. Mary Lee & I are On Facebook! Mary Lee Brian Burhoe on FB! See Us There. Still Hanging Out with the Ol' Blue Bird? Go to X. com/CivilizedBears. Sometimes we still DM. Sometimes. “Live Free, Mon Ami! ” – Brian Alan Burhoe NEW! Where did I come from? TRAVEL APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS: Location, History, Haunted Stories & Wildlife Area. NEW! What is AI Saying? Top 10 Sites for Discovering Animal Fiction, Nature Writing & Related Literature. TAGS: Animal fiction, Bears in Mythology, Burhoe family history, CivilizedBears, Contact Brian Alan Burhoe, Contact CivilizedBears, flat earth, Google contacts, Mary Lee Burhoe, Mounties, Ornithanthropus, Ragged Island Studio.