The Hunting of the Great Bear: A Thrilling Arctic Adventure

The Hunting of the Great Bear: A Native American Folktale (Folktales from Around the World)

by Zoe Waring

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9127 KB
Print length	:	24 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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In the icy wastes of the Arctic, where the sun rarely shines and the wind howls like a banshee, there lives a creature of legend—the Great Bear. Said to be the largest and most powerful polar bear in existence, its mere presence is enough to send shivers down the spines of even the bravest explorers.

For centuries, stories of the Great Bear have been passed down through generations of Inuit hunters. It is said that the bear possesses supernatural abilities, including the power to control the weather and to heal the sick. Some even believe that the Great Bear is immortal.

In the year 1845, renowned explorer John Franklin set out to find the Great Bear. Franklin was a seasoned Arctic explorer, having already led two previous expeditions to the region. But this time, he was determined to find the elusive creature and bring it back to England as a trophy.

Franklin's expedition was beset by disaster from the start. His ships became trapped in ice, and his crew began to succumb to scurvy and other diseases. But Franklin refused to give up. He pressed on, determined to find the Great Bear.

After months of searching, Franklin and his crew finally came face to face with the Great Bear. The creature was even larger and more powerful than they had imagined. It charged at Franklin, its claws bared and its teeth gnashing.

Franklin and his crew fought bravely, but they were no match for the Great Bear. One by one, they were killed, until only Franklin remained. The Great Bear stood over Franklin, its hot breath on his face.

In a moment of desperation, Franklin reached for his gun. He fired, and the Great Bear fell to the ground, dead.

Franklin had finally achieved his goal, but at a terrible cost. He had lost his entire crew, and he himself was now alone in the Arctic wilderness. He knew that he would never make it back to England alive.

As the sun began to set, Franklin sat down on the ice floe and waited for death. He thought about his life and the choices he had made. He had always been driven by a thirst for adventure, but now he realized that he had gone too far.

As darkness enveloped the Arctic, Franklin closed his eyes and breathed his last breath. His body was never found, but his legend lives on. The Hunting of the Great Bear is a story of courage, adventure, and the indomitable spirit of man.

The Hunting of the Great Bear: A Native American Folktale (Folktales from Around the World)

by Zoe Waring

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9127 KB
Print length	:	24 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE