Een Broertje van den Beer

Een Broertje van den Beer by William Joseph Long draws you into a world of close observation and gentle wonder, where animals speak through vivid sketches and patient field notes. This lightly scientific, warmly told collection of essays chronicles some thirty years of wilderness wanderings—from the familiar woods near home to the stark beauty of the Canadian winter. Long blends natural history and anecdote, describing raccoons, snipes, a clever woodcock, an eider duck, toads and a surprisingly human-like bear with clear-eyed detail and lyrical affection. He preserves native Milicete Indian names and the sounds and habits that earned them, offering cultural and observational context alongside behavioral insights. The writing balances accessible science with storytelling: careful field observations, comparisons across species, and reflections on how one learns to “see” wild creatures. Ideal for listeners who enjoy nature writing, animal studies, and early 20th-century natural history, this audiobook appeals to birders, wildlife lovers, and anyone curious about how patience and attention reveal the secret lives of animals. Listen for immersive fieldcraft, gentle science, and timeless celebration of the natural world.