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by Richard Proenneke (Author), Sam Keith (Author) "I recognized the scrawl ..." (more)
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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. Now in his 80s, Proenneke still abides in the log cabin he built with his own hands and has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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"One Man's Wilderness" is the best modern piece of prose about Alaska...the truest picture of what living in the bush today is like for the lone individual.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic adventure in beautiful Alaska Bush Country, Sep 14 1999
By J. Thompson "mario" (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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I was at Port Alsworth, Alaska, on Lake Clark this July 1999, and bought this book at the Lake Clark Vistor Center. The beauty of this country is awesome and spectacular. The book tells the adventure of a man called back in time. Dick chose to travel into bush country building a comfortable cabin with his two hands at the cost of $40 dollars. Surviving the severe weather with wisdom and common sense. Enjoying and making friends with the wild animals. He had great respect for God's country and the animals. Friendship with Babe Alsworth, a true christian native and bush pilot. I met Babe's son, Glen and his wonderful family, at Port Alsworth. The book is vivid in discribing Dick's many months of survival and adventure in the Alaska bush. The book is very well written and it makes you feel like you are living the adventure with Dick. Pictures of the Alaska country and cabin help to visualize your thoughts. In the busy world of today, it was refreshing to read this book and reflect on how in ages past people lived day by day. I enjoyed reading the book very much.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Slightly Faulted Glimpse into a Simpler Life, Jun 7 2009
By Robert F. Lyman (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Like other reviewers, I enjoyed the simple and very personal story about wilderness living told in this journal. The first half of the book is probably fascinating for carpenters and do-it-yourselfers, but left me quick-reading to get to the story. Much of the middle narrative is about the author's meals, which varied little. I had hoped that there would be more about the personal challenges of living in extreme cold and complete solitude during the Alaskan winters, but there was none of that. The best parts concern the brushes with wildlife, and the expression of a simple philosophy about living in a self-sufficient, respectful way with nature. An interesting, but not compelling, read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent perspective on modern society, Mar 10 2009
A very interesting daily jounal and account of someone really roughing it in the bush. This person's self sufficiency is admirable. A good read for all of us who live in a modern, mechanized society. In the end of the book many of us will question the value of all of our wants in relation to our actual needs. The author has a unique style for writing plainly and simply, yet really gets the point accross. I would recommend this book due to its uniqueness and we can all learn a lesson from it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars beantag
By choice, my husband has read this book many times. He says it's such an enjoyable book to read. In fact, he enjoyed it so much he bought the related video, 'Alone in the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by beantag

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story of life in the Alaskan Bush!
Glad to see this great book getting attention again! I read it years ago during my time in Alaska. I know first hand the splendid wild beauty of the place. Read more
Published on Mar 30 2006 by Curtis

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam Keith writes from the soul
Few books touches the soul as much as One Man's Wilderness. The late Sam Keith has written a wonderful book which I believe was first published in 1973. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful "Alaskana" read
Sure the writing style isn't polished and there is little action, but I think that is what helps makes this such an enjoyable book. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2003 by caninehead

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the great journals of wilderness living
This is a powerful book and has quite a following. I was given the book by one of my best friends, which I consider a wonderful gift. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2002 by David W. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars One Man's Carpentry
The book is entirely journal entries that for the most part describe how the author builds his wilderness cabin and goes about other day-to-day tasks. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2002 by pullrich

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting details, but slow for me
I like books that contain the kind of real details that this book contains. Properly presented, fact can be more interesting than fiction. Read more
Published on Jan 17 2002 by Reed White

5.0 out of 5 stars A vision of life in the backwoods
I was suprised by how captivated I was with this book. Written as a journal, I expected it to be dull as he described daily life in rural Alaska. Read more
Published on Sep 19 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars A keeper
A book to read more than once. Not dated at all. Oddly enough, a real page-turner, too.
Published on Oct 23 2000 by Bill Staley

5.0 out of 5 stars One Man's Wilderness
This book is so fascinating - an incredible story. I bought this book while vacationing in Alaska - what he did is incredible to someone like me - born and raised in the lower... Read more
Published on Sep 3 2000

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