I was amazed listening to this story. The adventure and wildlife that this man encountered was incredible.
Is is difficult to imagine the California he existed in. I cannot imagine seeing a guy walking down the street with a couple of pet grizzly bears. Living off the land, and training bears to go “fetch” and fight for him. And at the same time, a man of character.
There is some graphic descriptions of hunting that may not be for everyone, and the reading of the table of contents for each chapter is a bit distracting, but it is an adventure worth listening to.
It is similar to another book I read, Two Years Before the Mast which also describes a historical California that is difficult to recognize.
Thank you Jim Seybert for bringing this story to life!