Bear Attacks of the Century compiles tales of courage, documenting the most harrowing encounters between humans and bears. Offering expert guidance on how to avoid such encounters and providing insights that may help bears and people emerge unscathed from an encounter, this book becomes essential reading for hikers, hunters, campers, or anyone venturing into bear territory. It's also a valuable resource for those fascinated by these majestic yet sometimes deadly creatures, seeking to deepen their understanding of their behavior and interactions with humans. Do bear encounters awaken primal fears buried deep within our psyche, harkening back to ancestral memories of our cave-dwelling days when humans were potential prey? Indeed, some claim that nightmares involving bears plague them long before they've ever encountered one, whether in reality or through cinematic portrayals. Sadly, these nightmares often transform into terrifying realities. In the face of bear attacks, individuals exhibit near-superhuman feats as they fight for survival. "The human survival instinct in bear encounters is nothing short of extraordinary," remarks a doctor who witnesses the harrowing aftermath endured by bear attack victims.