Allen Kelly
A gentle frontier of laughter and awe awaits in Bears I Have Met-And Others. Allen Kelly’s keen-eyed, humane sketches turn ordinary encounters with wildlife into small adventures that echo the larger drama of nature, community, and daily life.This collection blends humorous essays with vivid nature writing, offering short stories and sketches that charm readers with wit while inviting reflection on the wild that shares our everyday spaces. It’s a concise, accessible voyage through mid‑century America, where humour and wonder walk hand in hand.A note on literary and historical significance: Kelly’s work sits alongside mid‑century American humour writers, celebrated for turning rural American life into eloquent, memorable prose. The stories, anecdotes, and essays capture a time when the natural world felt intimate and immediate, shaping a distinctly American voice that resonates with today’s readers and collectors alike.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume has been restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, Bears I Have Met-And Others is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure-an illustrated edition that appeals to casual readers discovering classic nature writing and to those who cherish a lasting anthology for book clubs and serious collectors alike.
