Publisher's Synopsis
Her Majesty's Bear: A Tale is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth Harcourt Mitchell and published in 1884. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a young bear named Bruno, who becomes the pet of Queen Victoria. The book follows Bruno's journey from the forests of Canada to the royal palace in England, where he is trained to become a gentleman's bear and a loyal companion to the queen.The novel is written in the form of a memoir, with Bruno narrating his own story. Through his eyes, readers get a glimpse into the life of a bear in captivity, the training he undergoes to become a civilized animal, and the relationships he forms with the humans around him. The book also touches upon themes of loyalty, friendship, and the importance of treating animals with kindness.The author, Elizabeth Harcourt Mitchell, was a prolific writer of children's books in the late 19th century. Her Majesty's Bear: A Tale was one of her most popular works, and it has since become a classic of children's literature. The book is suitable for readers of all ages, and it offers a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and animals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
