1965; signed by Walt Morey to "Beth" inside front (pic); E. P. Dutton publisher; hardbound; very good condition of book and dust jacket.
 
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The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben has been a favorite of readers of all ages and is a timeless story of a rare friendship.