Of all the perils and wonders encountered by Lewis and Clark¿s Corps of Discovery, none so perfectly represents the enduring mystique of the western wilderness as does the grizzly bear. In this adventure-filled book, historian-naturalist Paul Schullery celebrates the expedition¿s rich legacy of grizzly lore in light of modern scientific knowledge and separates the legends from the even more thrilling realities. ¿Author Paul Schullery -- probing historian, meticulous scholar, passionate student of bears, and joyful raconteur -- is the first author to thoroughly ask what Lewis and Clark¿s experiences revealed regarding the great bears and the men who encountered them. Schullery probes for truth yet keeps the power of the grizzly alive in his writing.¿ Illustrations.