Bibliograph

One man's wilderness, an Alaskan odyssey, by Sam Keith ; from the journals and photographs of Richard Proenneke

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One man's wilderness, an Alaskan odyssey, by Sam Keith ; from the journals and photographs of Richard Proenneke

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

One man's wilderness

Oclc number

39724113

Responsibility statement

by Sam Keith ; from the journals and photographs of Richard Proenneke

Sub title

an Alaskan odyssey

Summary

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man; to roam the 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 Richard Proenneke lived them. This book is a simple account of the day-by-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. From Proenneke's journals, and with first-hand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.--From publisher description

Target audience

adult

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