One Man’s Wilderness, fiftieth Anniversary Version: An Alaskan Odyssey
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Winner of the Nationwide Outside Guide Award.
Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke floor and made his mark within the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir options an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus shade images not seen in print for over 20 years.
To dwell in a pristine land unchanged by man…to roam a wilderness by way of which few different people have handed…to decide on an idyllic website, lower timber, and construct a log cabin…to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is required from supplies out there…to be not at odds with the world, however content material with one’s personal ideas and firm…
Hundreds have had such goals, however Dick Proenneke lived them. He discovered a spot, constructed a cabin, and stayed to grow to be a part of the nation. One Man’s Wilderness is an easy account of the day-to-day explorations and actions he carried out alone, and the fixed chain of nature’s occasions that saved him firm. From Dick’s journals, and with firsthand information of his topic and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a person who carved his masterpiece out of the past.
Writer : Alaska Northwest Books; Anniversary version (September 11, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1513261649
ISBN-13 : 978-1513261645
Studying age : 12 years and up
Merchandise Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.56 x 8.25 inches
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Sharon –
For sure guts and glory
What a pleasure to read. Dick had guts going it alone. Also a little bit of luck in that he never needed emergency care. So well written you felt like you were right there experiencing it with him. The beauty and the hard work. He had apparently done his homework before he ventured out there to build the cabin, the fireplace and the cache function and look as perfect as it does.
Bruce Hill –
Great Read
I read this book after visiting Alaska myself. This book is so well written one feels like you are there yourself. Makes me wish I was young again. His sense of adventure and determination are to be admired.
Melanie “Vaxxed & Masked” Gilbert –
A Life of Purpose and Beauty
At 50 years of age, at a time in their lives when people are sending children off to college or contemplating their retirement, Dick Proenneke moved to the extreme Alaskan wilderness and built a log cabin with materials he harvested from the surrounding area.For the next 30 years, he lived in his one-room home and extensively explored the area. He shot hundreds of color photos (some of which are featured in this book) and spools of film, capturing his time in the pristine part of the Twin Lakes region roughly 150 miles (as the crow flies) SW of Anchorage.Proenneke documented his first year in this natural world in a series of almost daily journal entries, which were collected and edited by his friend, Sam Keith. Proenneke alleged that Keith embellished his story, but the result is a highly readable account of an unprecedented personal journey. A subsequent collection, âMore Readings from One Manâs Wilderness,â is descriptive without being lyrical, and serves to highlight Keithâs storytelling flair in bringing Proennekeâs unique but fairly redundant writings to dramatic life in this work.I recommend reading both books, but start with this shorter more vibrant one. Proenneke, by creating and recording his self-made life, and Keith by making this unforgettable story more accessible to the reader, created a timeless adventure story. I highly, highly recommend this thoughtful and poetic book that explores a man living in a natural world. Of note, Proenneke willed his cabin to the National Park Service, and it remains a popular tourist attraction accessible only by backcountry hiking or prop plane.
pat –
Off Grid ! Really
So beautiful. The telling of the landscape, birds etc. The whole story is gorgeous. Then the building of the house , the furniture, a very simple life. Even the foods and the preparation. A very amazing true story.
Jared L –
Great gift
Full page pictures and wonderful, descriptive storytelling.
Eric –
One man, one wilderness
I first became aware of folk figure Richard Proenneke years back. I was fascinated that one man can spend a good chunk of his life in solitude with his natural surroundings.I finally picked up this book and took a dive into finding out how he spent his days at Twin Lakes. We, as readers, are taken back into 1960’s Alaska to witness the life of Richard Proenneke.”Dick” moved to Twin Lakes in his early 50’s and built a log cabin from the ground up, with supplies flown in courtesy of his friend “Babe” Alsworth. One has to admire Proenneke’s values and work ethic. Though my attention briefly wandered during the more technical aspects of the book (mostly about the construction of his cabin), Proenneke makes up for that with his philosophical insight and attention to detail describing other activities in his everyday life.One can find some stoic gems in Proenneke’s diary entries. I believe the secret to his overall happiness revolved around being busy and finding joy in simple pleasures. From picking blueberries to kayaking down the river, Proenneke found bliss in his surroundings. So much so that he spent the next 30 years of his life at his forest dwelling.Proenneke, who was a lifelong bachelor, is somebody to admire in today’s world of conformity and noise. There aren’t many men like him today, especially in our modern world of consumerist delights. Reading about his first year in Twin Lakes was a rewarding read, even if I tended to get distracted during certain passages of the book.
Dakota S –
Quality copy!!
Did not expect the physical quality of this book to be a nice as it was! Pages are slick laminated material, not traditional book paper. And great pictures! Pictures and font are great quality. Was seriously not expecting it to be this nice. Iâve read before, but gave my copy to my grandfather. Bought this one to re-read and pleasantly surprised!
Cindy Kill –
Great Story
We heard of this man and listened to his YouTube documentaries. Found the book and got it for my husband, who just loved it. Would recommend it to anyone who love the outdoors.
Dave Baker –
Always been a fan of the short documentary by the two guys, so was only a matter of time before I got my hands on the book. Great read, pictures are spectacular, and an amazing story. Book is great for a camping trip, as the pages are water resistant, great planning by the author(s)/publisher.
Motherlily –
I loved this book. It inspired me and kept me page turning as I stepped into a world, as yet unknown to me. I loved the images as not only does it show the pride in a man’s work it also showed the love he has of all things nature. From forests, mountains, lakes and all living within them, it was a great pleasure to join him on this amazing experimental experience. Not only did you succeed with your personal ambition , you did it with bells on. I salute and thank you for writing your journal and for taking me along with you.
Eduardo Amil T. Alves –
Great read. Dick Proenneke’s life in the wilderness is full of poetry, respect for nature and lessons of master carpentry. His reflections about the needs of men and the speed of information and it’s consequences were the wake up call we did not hear, and whose price we pay now.
Amazon Kunde –
Für jemanden, der mit diesem Thema etwas anfangen kann, sehr lesenswert.Die im Tagebuch geschriebene, wahre Geschichte eines auÃergewöhnlichen Mannes,führt einem in eine vollkommend andere Welt mit ausreichend Platz für seine eigene Vorstellungskraft und kommt ohne jegliche reiÃerische Elemente aus. Für jemanden der die wirkliche Natur liebt absolut empfehlenswert.
G –
The book has literally transported me halfway across the globe and also in time. I so enjoyed every word of it. I was a pleasure to understand Dick Proenneke and realise how simple and beautiful person he was. How he built the cabin, his attention to details despite no one was going to inspect his cabin, his views about hunting unnecessarily and how he lived like he was part of the twin lakes ecosystem than an outsider, everything makes him special. A great great read.