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One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition: An Alaskan Odyssey (Paperback or
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- ISBN
- 1513261649
- EAN
- 9781513261645
- Binding
- TP
- Book Title
- One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition : an Alaskan Odyssey
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- West Margin Press
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Travel
- Topic
- Ecosystems & Habitats / Wilderness, Personal Memoirs, Essays & Travelogues, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa)
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 15.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award . Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world, but content with one's own thoughts and company... Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man's Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. From Dick's journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.
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Publisher
West Margin Press
ISBN-10
1513261649
ISBN-13
9781513261645
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Product Key Features
Book Title
One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition : an Alaskan Odyssey
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Ecosystems & Habitats / Wilderness, Personal Memoirs, Essays & Travelogues, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa)
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Travel
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
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[Proenneke's] journals from the text of this handsome book, and his sparkling color slides illustrate it with a beauty that tugs at your heart and sets your heels to itching just a little. You owe yourself the pleasure of this book., This is a record of a man in our own time who went into the bush. It is the story of a dream shared by many, fulfilled by few, brought into sharp focus by the beautiful color photographs and the simple account of Proenneke's life., Richard Proenneke, an emigre from Iowa to Alaska, kept a journal during the time he was fulfilling his dream of living in an altogether undeveloped part of Alaska. Parts of the journal have been made into a book by Sam Keith, along with colored photos that prove Alaska is certainly one of, if not the, most beautiful places anywhere., A story of one man's adventure in the remote Twin Lakes area, where he built a cabin and overcame nature's challenges., Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keith's writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader., Proenneke's daily journal and superb photographs are absolutely must reading for all kindred spirits., It is soul-reading -- the simplicity of a man's inner feelings stated in terms which leave no misunderstandings . . . A classic of its kind., The best modern piece of prose about Alaska, the one that gives the truest picture of what living in the bush today is like for the lone individual., Many of us will never realize the dream of such an escape from our hectic, complex life to that of the solitude of the wilderness. But in the pages of this book we can share with a man who lived his dream. The book is certain to bring much pleasure to anyone who loves the outdoors., A remarkable record of an uncomplicated life in an uncomplicated world. Dick's gorgeous photography shows the place he calls home -- the wildlife, the breathtaking countryside, and the step-by-step growth of his cabin., This book made a big splash when it debuted in 1973. Keith based the text on the journals and photography of Richard Proenneke, who, after racking up years of 50-hour work weeks, did what many of us only fantasize about: he chucked it all and went to live in the woods. . . Proenneke has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring., 'I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach,' wrote Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond. For Richard Proenneke the same desire was so strong it prompted the fifty-year-old heavy equipment operator and repairman to retire early and go off to the woods. Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keith's writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader. This outdoor classic resurrects the grandeur of the simple life and Thoreau's words: 'if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.' Readers who are interested in detailed information on cabin building, or just want to dream about living in a place far beyond home, will enjoy this book., Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keith's writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader.
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