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Two Boys Face Bear in The Happy Hunting Ground Tale
Johnny Brown and his cousin Fred get separated in Arkansas woods. A huge black bear corners Johnny in a tree while Fred, unarmed, devises a plan using a blazing branch to drive the animal into a vine trap. Johnny finishes the bear with two shots and vows to share the glory.
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William Wallace, JR
Johnny Brown
Arkansas
Johnny
Daddy
Fred
Mr. Bruin
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