Taken by Bear in Yellowstone: More Than a Century of Harrowing Encounters
This compelling collection documents over 100 years of grizzly bear encounters in Yellowstone National Park, drawn directly from National Park Service archives. Author Kathleen Snow presents meticulously researched accounts of human-bear interactions that have occurred since the park's founding in 1872.
Authentic Historical Documentation
Working with personnel at Yellowstone park headquarters, Snow accessed official incident reports and archival materials to compile these true accounts. Each story reads like a detailed investigation, providing factual documentation of encounters between grizzly bears and park visitors. The narratives preserve the original details from park records, offering readers an unfiltered look at these dramatic incidents.
Essential Reading for Outdoor Enthusiasts
These documented encounters serve as critical case studies in outdoor safety and wildlife behavior. The book appeals to readers who appreciated Death in Yellowstone and those interested in understanding the realities of sharing wilderness spaces with apex predators. Each account provides practical insights into bear behavior, human decision-making in wildlife encounters, and the consequences of various interactions.
About Author Kathleen Snow
Kathleen Snow serves as president of the Montana Writers Guild. Her journalism has appeared in Harper's Magazine, Women in Natural Resources, Where New York, and the Missoulian newspaper. The University of Montana Press published her mystery novel Searching for Bear Eyes in 2015. Her short fiction has been featured in The Island Institute Press and Montana Voices anthologies, as well as literary magazines.
What's Inside
The book chronicles deadly and near-deadly incidents spanning more than a century of Yellowstone history. While most human-grizzly encounters in the park end peacefully, this collection focuses on those that did not, examining the circumstances and outcomes through official park documentation. The accounts provide valuable lessons for anyone venturing into bear country.
Perfect for nature enthusiasts, national park visitors, wildlife researchers, and anyone planning to explore grizzly bear habitat. This paperback edition offers portable access to essential knowledge about coexisting with one of North America's most powerful predators.
