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To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, fell trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman...to be content with your own thoughts and company...Thousands have such dreams. Few realise them. This is the inspiring true tale of one man's journey to leave the rat race and live a simpler life in the wilderness. Using journals, photographs, and a first-hand knowledge of his subject, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his dreams out of the Alaskan wilderness.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful, heart-warming story of one man making a life for himself in Alaska. You become very involved in his daily routines, his observations of life. His attitude about everything is so positive, it lifts you. I was sad when the book finished. Read this book and be blessed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Enjoyed this asit was a personal account of a man who went his own way and lived his dream. As it was written almost on a
day to day experience you got a real feel of how life was like, how the weather was and how he enjoyed his lifestyle, so simple as it was. Also he showed some lovely turns of phrase, would like to read more of his works, if there is any ? Very practical for anyone also who would like to do a self build.
day to day experience you got a real feel of how life was like, how the weather was and how he enjoyed his lifestyle, so simple as it was. Also he showed some lovely turns of phrase, would like to read more of his works, if there is any ? Very practical for anyone also who would like to do a self build.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book is written mostly in a diary format, so don't expect a flowing piece of prose with a plot that twists and turns. This is the story of how Richard Proenneke moved out to the wilderness of Alaska, built his own log cabin and his exploits as an amatuer naturalist.
I bought it because of my interest in joinery and the great outdoors, and I wasn't disappointed. There are some beautiful photographs illustrating the cabin being built and some wildlife in both summer and winter scenes.
With very little imagination you can imagine that if you had the right tools and some sandwiches you could do the same, the reality would be different but it's great to dream!!
Recommended read.
PS There is als a DVD available of the same story called Alone in the Wilderness, it is in NTSC format for American TV but plays fine on the average PC. Highly recomended.
I bought it because of my interest in joinery and the great outdoors, and I wasn't disappointed. There are some beautiful photographs illustrating the cabin being built and some wildlife in both summer and winter scenes.
With very little imagination you can imagine that if you had the right tools and some sandwiches you could do the same, the reality would be different but it's great to dream!!
Recommended read.
PS There is als a DVD available of the same story called Alone in the Wilderness, it is in NTSC format for American TV but plays fine on the average PC. Highly recomended.
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Dreadful
I love books written by people who have lived in the wilderness and I've read quite a few, but the way this one has been written, to me, just turns what should be a real experience... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Clive Taylor
One Man's Wilderness
This is a great story of one mans dream to escape to the wilderness, where he builds, and lives in, a log cabin in Alaska. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Neilo
Alaskan Odyssey
Not exciting but interesting one man dreamed of leaving the modern world behind and living closer to nature
from building a cabin with a few basic tools to hunting for just... Read more
from building a cabin with a few basic tools to hunting for just... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Timothy Wakefield
Soul food of a book
I LOVED this book. I wasn't sure if it was a book I'd finish before I started to read it when I realised it was a day to day account of one man's progress towards the building of a... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by LM Beaton
Great read
This is an excellent book really enjoyable a great inspiration to follow your dreams.It's one of them books that puts you right in the the picture.Highly recommended.
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Mr. Andrew J. Haylett
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