In 1950, after a fire raged through an area in south-central New Mexico, a small bear cub was found clinging to a pine tree. The cub had suffered severe burns, and the fire fighters who rescued him were amazed that he could have survived such intense heat. So tiny he fit into a shoe box, the cub was taken to a veterinarian in Santa Fe and responded well to treatment. In time, fully recovered, he became a popular character in schools and social functions. Through the effort of Elliott S. Barker and others, the Bear was named Smokey and in time became a famous national symbol for forest fire prevention and wildlife conservation, eventually contributing to an increased awareness of the need for these measures. Also included in this book are stories about the author's experiences as Forest Supervisor, State Game Warden, and as Manager and Predator Warden for Vermejo Park in New Mexico. J. Frank Dobie said: ''Barker writes exactly as he talks, and his talk is genuine. He talks of deer, elk, grizzlies, and mountain lions, and of people--women as well as men--who belong to the land.'' Barker was of pioneer stock, his parents having arrived in Sapello, New Mexico in a covered wagon and were among the early settlers of the Northern New Mexico wilderness. He was the author of many books.
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A great historical account of Elliott Barker's years in New Mexico. It is full of interesting short stories that captivate your attention and leave you dreaming about what once was. I loved all the stories, but especially loved the encounters with bears. Elliott Barker truly lived an amazing life, and his writing makes you feel like you were there.
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IMPORTANT EVENTS OF MY LIFE WERE BEING BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY 1886, and at age three making a 550-mile covered wagon trip with the family of eight from Moran, Texas to the mountains of New Mexico. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
state game warden, game protective association, forest fire prevention, elk season, mule deer buck, wounded buck, pack string, aspen woods, forest supervisor Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Mexico, Las Vegas, Department of Game, Game Department, Beaver Creek, Lady Luck, Pecos River, Smokey Bear, Beatty's Cabin, Sangre de Cristo, Lone Tree Mesa, Rincon Bonito, Aldo Leopold, American Forestry Association, Biological Survey, Game Commission, Rio Grande, San Pablo Canyon, Vermejo Park, Adobe Ranch, John Anderson, Secretary of Agriculture, Tres Piedras, Gila Wilderness, House Committee New!
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IMPORTANT EVENTS OF MY LIFE WERE BEING BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY 1886, and at age three making a 550-mile covered wagon trip with the family of eight from Moran, Texas to the mountains of New Mexico. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
state game warden, game protective association, forest fire prevention, elk season, mule deer buck, wounded buck, pack string, aspen woods, forest supervisor Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Mexico, Las Vegas, Department of Game, Game Department, Beaver Creek, Lady Luck, Pecos River, Smokey Bear, Beatty's Cabin, Sangre de Cristo, Lone Tree Mesa, Rincon Bonito, Aldo Leopold, American Forestry Association, Biological Survey, Game Commission, Rio Grande, San Pablo Canyon, Vermejo Park, Adobe Ranch, John Anderson, Secretary of Agriculture, Tres Piedras, Gila Wilderness, House Committee New!
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