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One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition: An Alaskan Odyssey
- National Outdoor Book Award50th AnniversaryBest-selling
- Categories:Memoirs Classics Essays, Poetry & Correspondence Outdoor Adventures
- Language:English（Translation Services Available）
- Publication date:September,2018
- Pages:272
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- Publication Place:United States
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Review
"[Proenneke's] journals from the text of this handsome book, and his sparkling color slides illustrate it with a beauty that tugs at your heart and sets your heels to itching just a little. You owe yourself the pleasure of this book." ― Biloxi Sun Herald
"The best modern piece of prose about Alaska, the one that gives the truest picture of what living in the bush today is like for the lone individual." ― Anchorage Daily News
"This book made a big splash when it debuted in 1973. Keith based the text on the journals and photography of Richard Proenneke, who, after racking up years of 50-hour work weeks, did what many of us only fantasize about: he chucked it all and went to live in the woods. . . Proenneke has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring." ― Library Journal
"Richard Proenneke, an emigre from Iowa to Alaska, kept a journal during the time he was fulfilling his dream of living in an altogether undeveloped part of Alaska. Parts of the journal have been made into a book by Sam Keith, along with colored photos that prove Alaska is certainly one of, if not the, most beautiful places anywhere." ― Boston Globe
"It is soul-reading -- the simplicity of a man's inner feelings stated in terms which leave no misunderstandings . . . A classic of its kind." ― Lansing State Journal
"Many of us will never realize the dream of such an escape from our hectic, complex life to that of the solitude of the wilderness. But in the pages of this book we can share with a man who lived his dream. The book is certain to bring much pleasure to anyone who loves the outdoors." ― Portsmouth Times
"This is a record of a man in our own time who went into the bush. It is the story of a dream shared by many, fulfilled by few, brought into sharp focus by the beautiful color photographs and the simple account of Proenneke's life." ― Burlington Free Press
"Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keith’s writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader." ― Foreword Reviews
"The best modern piece of prose about Alaska, the one that gives the truest picture of what living in the bush today is like for the lone individual." ― Anchorage Daily News
"This book made a big splash when it debuted in 1973. Keith based the text on the journals and photography of Richard Proenneke, who, after racking up years of 50-hour work weeks, did what many of us only fantasize about: he chucked it all and went to live in the woods. . . Proenneke has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring." ― Library Journal
"Richard Proenneke, an emigre from Iowa to Alaska, kept a journal during the time he was fulfilling his dream of living in an altogether undeveloped part of Alaska. Parts of the journal have been made into a book by Sam Keith, along with colored photos that prove Alaska is certainly one of, if not the, most beautiful places anywhere." ― Boston Globe
"It is soul-reading -- the simplicity of a man's inner feelings stated in terms which leave no misunderstandings . . . A classic of its kind." ― Lansing State Journal
"Many of us will never realize the dream of such an escape from our hectic, complex life to that of the solitude of the wilderness. But in the pages of this book we can share with a man who lived his dream. The book is certain to bring much pleasure to anyone who loves the outdoors." ― Portsmouth Times
"This is a record of a man in our own time who went into the bush. It is the story of a dream shared by many, fulfilled by few, brought into sharp focus by the beautiful color photographs and the simple account of Proenneke's life." ― Burlington Free Press
"Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keith’s writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader." ― Foreword Reviews
Feature
★ Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award!
★ A classic best-selling memoir that has touched and inspired countless readers! Richard Proenneke's cabin is now part of Lake Clark National Park and continues to have a lasting impact on the protection of the Lake Clark area in Alaska.
★ This book is released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Richard Proenneke's first breaking ground in the Alaskan wilderness and leaving his mark. It includes a brand-new preface by Nick Oliphant and color photos that have not been printed for over 20 years.
★ A classic best-selling memoir that has touched and inspired countless readers! Richard Proenneke's cabin is now part of Lake Clark National Park and continues to have a lasting impact on the protection of the Lake Clark area in Alaska.
★ This book is released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Richard Proenneke's first breaking ground in the Alaskan wilderness and leaving his mark. It includes a brand-new preface by Nick Oliphant and color photos that have not been printed for over 20 years.
Description
Living on the land untouched by human hands...
Wandering through the wilderness where few have trodden...
Choosing an idyllic spot, felling trees and building a cabin...
Becoming a self-sufficient craftsman, obtaining what is needed from the materials...
Not opposing the world, but content with one's own thoughts and company...
Thousands of people have had such a dream, but Richard Proenneke made it come true. He found a place, built a cabin and stayed there to become a part of this country. This book simply records his daily explorations and activities done alone, as well as a series of natural events that accompanied him. Based on Richard's diary and first-hand knowledge of the subject and his background, author Sam Keith pays tribute to this man who created a masterpiece in transcendence.
Wandering through the wilderness where few have trodden...
Choosing an idyllic spot, felling trees and building a cabin...
Becoming a self-sufficient craftsman, obtaining what is needed from the materials...
Not opposing the world, but content with one's own thoughts and company...
Thousands of people have had such a dream, but Richard Proenneke made it come true. He found a place, built a cabin and stayed there to become a part of this country. This book simply records his daily explorations and activities done alone, as well as a series of natural events that accompanied him. Based on Richard's diary and first-hand knowledge of the subject and his background, author Sam Keith pays tribute to this man who created a masterpiece in transcendence.
Author
Richard Proenneke (Author)
Richard Proenneke retired from his job as an operator and mechanic at age fifty to live the next thirty years of his life in the wilds of Twin Lakes, Alaska. There he built a cabin, hunted and gathered his own food, educated himself as a naturalist, and recorded his activities and findings in journals and on film. His time was later made into the 2003 PBS documentary Alone in the Wilderness and written in the book One Man’s Wilderness, published in 1973 by his friend Sam Keith. Proenneke returned to civilization in 1999 and died at the age of 82 in 2003 in Hemet, California.
Sam Keith (Author)
Sam Keith met Richard Proenneke in 1952 at the Kodiak Naval Base in Alaska, where the two became friends exploring the Kodiak and Afognak Islands together. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English, with aspirations to become a writer. His 1973 book One Man’s Wilderness became a bestseller and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. Keith died in 2003.
Nick Offerman(Foreword)
Nick Offerman is an actor, author, comedian and woodworker who is known for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. He co-hosts the crafting show Making It with Amy Poehler, and heads Offerman Workshop, a collective of woodworkers and makers in Los Angeles.
Richard Proenneke retired from his job as an operator and mechanic at age fifty to live the next thirty years of his life in the wilds of Twin Lakes, Alaska. There he built a cabin, hunted and gathered his own food, educated himself as a naturalist, and recorded his activities and findings in journals and on film. His time was later made into the 2003 PBS documentary Alone in the Wilderness and written in the book One Man’s Wilderness, published in 1973 by his friend Sam Keith. Proenneke returned to civilization in 1999 and died at the age of 82 in 2003 in Hemet, California.
Sam Keith (Author)
Sam Keith met Richard Proenneke in 1952 at the Kodiak Naval Base in Alaska, where the two became friends exploring the Kodiak and Afognak Islands together. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English, with aspirations to become a writer. His 1973 book One Man’s Wilderness became a bestseller and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. Keith died in 2003.
Nick Offerman(Foreword)
Nick Offerman is an actor, author, comedian and woodworker who is known for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. He co-hosts the crafting show Making It with Amy Poehler, and heads Offerman Workshop, a collective of woodworkers and makers in Los Angeles.
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