By: Richard Louis Proenneke (Author), Sam Keith (Author), Nick Offerman (Foreword) & 2 more
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sam Keith's One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey with this special edition. This timeless travelogue and essay collection is a must-have for any fan of Alaskan adventure. With its high-quality binding and easy-to-read pages, this book is the perfect way to explore the wilds of Alaska. Enjoy the genre-defining work of one of the greatest travel writers of all time.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
Celebrate 50 Years of Sam Keith's An Alaskan Odyssey with the One Man's Wilderness Anniversary Edition | Dean Nicholson's Incredible Journey: How One Man and His Rescue Cat Pedaled Around the World - Hardcover | Alex Lasker's Novel, The Memory of an Elephant | |
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Total Reviews | 63 reviews | 1 reviews | 109 reviews |
Language | English | English | English |
Release date | September 11, 2018 | September 29, 2020 | July 5, 2021 |
Travelogues & Travel Essays | Travelogues & Travel Essays | Travelogues & Travel Essays | |
Traveler & Explorer Biographies | Traveler & Explorer Biographies | Traveler & Explorer Biographies | |
Publisher | Alaska Northwest Books; Anniversary edition | Grand Central Publishing; Illustrated edition | Independently published |
Memoirs (Books) | Memoirs | Memoirs | |
ISBN-13 | 978-1513261645 | 978-1538718780 | 979-8520123804 |
Country of Origin | China | USA | USA |
Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.56 x 8.25 inches; 15.17 Ounces | 5.88 x 1 x 8.5 inches; 14.4 Ounces | 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches; 11.68 Ounces |
Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 1,969 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 6,898 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 3,483 ratings |
ISBN-10 | 1513261649 | 1538718782 | |
Best Sellers Rank | #10 in Travelogues & Travel Essays#17 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies#220 in Memoirs | #90 in Animal & Pet Care Essays#416 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies#3,252 in Memoirs | #25 in Travelogues & Travel Essays#397 in Coming of Age Fiction #1,354 in Literary Fiction |
Publication date | September 11, 2018 | September 29, 2020 | July 5, 2021 |
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