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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey
One Man's Wilderness An Alaskan Odyssey
Author: Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke
To live in a pristine land ... to roam the wilderness ... to choose a site, cut trees, and build a home ... Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. Here is a tribute to a man in tune with his surroundings who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.
ISBN-13: 9780882405131
ISBN-10: 0882405136
Publication Date: 6/1/2003
Pages: 223
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4.4 stars, based on 29 ratings
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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lilguppy avatar reviewed One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey on + 30 more book reviews
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Ever since watching a PBS telethon, I was hooked. I am absolutely fascinated how Dick Proenneke literally built his life piece by piece with his own two hands. Even more, he was smart about it. He didn't just trek out to the middle of nowhere in the dead of winter with just a backpack and beef jerky, he was resourceful and realistic - he secured a cabin to stay in while he was building his own. He built a beautiful cabin, collected wood for his heat, hunted and gathered for food, and most of all enjoyed all Alaska had to offer him. His respect for nature - the land, the animals, himself - and his recognition of being one with his surroundings and not trying to control it, all contribute to what made him successful in achieving his dream. A true must-read for adventurers and dreamers alike.
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very good book
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This book is so incredible! WOW --
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Fans of the public television fund drive showing of One Man's Wildnerness will enjoy the journals on which the show is based.
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schnauzer-mom avatar reviewed One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey on + 16 more book reviews
Author Sam Keith has taken thoughts and photos from Richard Proenneke's daily journals and woven them all together in a veritable wealth of reflection. Mr. Proenneke was flown into a remote Alaskan wilderness where he lived off the land in a wilderness setting in near total self sufficiency. He built his log cabin and many other useful articles from materials he prepared himself; he fed himself from nature's pantry with supplemental supplies periodically flown in. His journals provide a glimpse of a reflective, secure individual completely at ease in the wilderness. If you are looking for thrills and adventure this is not the book for you. If, however, you relish quiet glimpses into the daily musings of a wilderness DIY expert, then you will enjoy this book.


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