One Man's Wilderness : An Alaskan Odyssey From the Journals of Richard Proenneke

Description: One Man's WildernessAn Alaskan Odyssey From the Journals of Richard Proennekeby Sam KeithBrand New - Trade Paperback This best-selling memoir from Richard Proenneke's journals and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man ...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans has passed . . . to choose an idyllic site, cut trees by hand, and build a log cabin...to be 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, dreams and company. Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. This book is a moving account of the day-to-day explorations and activities Dick carried out alone...alone in the wilderness...and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. * * * * * * SELLER'S NOTE: All of the images provided here are for the actual book being offered. The first two photos were taken using a digital camera. A desktop scanner was used for the remaining images. This would account for any color differences. Your absolute satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! Purchased books are carefully packaged in custom made boxes, using re-cycled cardboard and readied for shipment with the USPS (including tracking numbers). Please feel free to contact me with any questions! FREE SHIPPING!

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