MONARCH: the Big Bear of Tallac, by Ernest Thompson Seton

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Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Published in 1919, it tells the story of a tiny Grizzly cub who grew to be the Monarch of the Plains -- and the Prisoner of humanity's arrogance. "Kind memory calls the picture up before me now, clear, living clear: I see them as they…

Ernest Thompson Seton


    • Jul 9, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2009 2:01


    If you liked this book, here are some other books you might like. Thanks for listening!

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 17:09


    Part 16 -- "Landlocked." The story ends as stories end. Not with a bang.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 4:40


    Part 15 -- "The Foaming Flood." Kellyan and Bonamy set more traps -- but this time with something extra. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 16:51


    Part 14 -- "The Cataract." Many Grizzlies acquire a taste for beef and mutton, and make names for themselves. One becomes the Monarch of the Plain, worth a King's ransom. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 9:36


    Part 13 -- "The Deepening Channel." Romance finds Gringo. Gringo finds revenge. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 11:46


    Part 12 -- "Swirl and Pool and Growing Flood." Kellyan and Bonamy try traps, and find "Gringo's" biggest weakness. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 4:22


    Part 11 -- "The Ford." A cowboy meets a full-grown grizzly on a trail, and lives to tell about it. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 11:55


    Part 10 -- "The Eddy." Kellyan and Bonamy once again try hunting "The Gringo," and occasionally, "The Gringo" hunts them right back -- but neither quite kills the other. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 7:32


    Part 9 -- "Fire and Water." Kellyan has another try at Jack, and almost gets them both killed in the process. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 9:37


    Part 8 -- "Roaring in the Canon." Jack has become a Giant Sheep-herder. Pedro seeks the help of Jack's old friend, Lan Kellyan. Lan takes Jack's sheep, and tries to take Jack -- not knowing it's Jack. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 7:22


    Part 7 -- "The Freshet." Jack comes back for more sheep. The sheep-herder, Pedro Tampico, gets a mistaken impression of Jack. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 6:20


    Part 6 -- "The Broken Dam." Jack heads for the hills. He learns to like the taste of sheep. The sheep-herder doesn't approve. Jack is mostly untroubled by this. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 14:51


    Part 5 -- "The River Held in the Foothills." Jack's captors torment and torture him, and he fights back. Jack shows his protective side. Then, Jack celebrates Independence Day. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 8:51


    Part 4 -- "The Stream that Sank in the Sand." Jack and Jill have a little fun, and lose their home for it. Jack gains a new home. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 5:23


    Part 3 -- "The Trout Pool." Jack teaches an old dog a new trick. The dog is not amused. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

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    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 7:06


    Part 2 -- "The Springs and the Miner's Dam." The two youngsters become Jack and Jill. Jack becomes a pet. Jill becomes a problem. Jack comes tumbling down. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat.

    Monarch, The Big Bear of Tallac, episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2009 13:41


    Ernest Thompson Seton's book, "Monarch, the Big Bear of Tallac." Published in 1919, it tells the story of a Grizzly who ended up in a cage in Golden Gate Park, and the people who knew him. Dedication, Forward, and Part 1 -- "The Two Springs." We meet two very young grizzlies, their Mother ... and a hunter. Theme: Pachelbel's "Canon in D" performed by Owen Poteat, with additional music provided by Kevin MacLeod.

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