Celebrate 50 Years of Sam Keith's An Alaskan Odyssey with the One Man's Wilderness Anniversary Edition

Blackstar5: I love reading true adventure. This book is true and definitely is an adventure. However, I found myself disenchanted so set it aside. Maybe it’s just my mood.
But it didn’t do much for me.

United States on Sep 21, 2023

patrick kappauf: The day to day musings and observations of one of Americas greats. I loved it! Would definitely recommend for any outdoors types.

United States on Aug 30, 2023

Eric: 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...

United States on Aug 11, 2023

lujo: While I like hardback books this is a sturdy paperback. The pictures are worth the purchase price.
Hard to believe someone did this when he did. Amazing life he had.
You will surely enjoy each page…..

United States on Jul 03, 2023

ex gardeners in the hood: He is the ‘Master’ at surviving in the wilderness! A craftsman, creative and innovative! ….a great read!!!

Canada on Jul 03, 2023

Donald S Gregg: Being stationed in Fairbanks in the 80’s and staying in the area when I returned to civilian life I enjoyed the Alaskan Spirit of independence you don’t find in the Lower 48. What a steward of the land. Cheers Dick!

United States on Jun 28, 2023

Serge A. Simard: This book is a moment in time for one man who went out into the wilderness and achieved something. And he did risk his life out there but he was proud of what he did.
I wanted to be there with him. Or do something similar. Away from the noise. I love this book.

Canada on Jun 14, 2023

Christopher A Wiens: Love this timeless story , well written with stunning photos

Canada on Apr 02, 2023

Allan C.: Lovely telling of a man living and creating his dream with his own hands

United Kingdom on Oct 22, 2022

Amazon Kunde: Für jemanden, der mit diesem Thema etwas anfangen kann, sehr lesenswert.
Die im Tagebuch geschriebene, wahre Geschichte eines außergewöhnlichen Mannes,
führt einem in eine vollkommend andere Welt mit ausreichend Platz für seine eigene Vorstellungskraft und kommt ohne jegliche reißerische Elemente aus. Für jemanden der die wirkliche Natur liebt absolut empfehlenswert.

Germany on Jul 06, 2022