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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey Paperback – May, 1999

by Sam Keith (Author), Richard Proenneke (Author, Photographer)

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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.

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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. Now in his 80s, Proenneke still abides in the log cabin he built with his own hands and has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring.
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""One Man's Wilderness is 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

""[Proenneke's] journals froms the text of this handsome book, and his parkling 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 Hearld

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books; 1 edition (May 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0882405136
ISBN-13: 978-0882405131
Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 615 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #13 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Home Improvement & Design > Small Homes & Cottages
- #15 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Essays & Correspondence > Diaries & Journals

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just Rob

fascinating, rugged individual meets Alaskan wilderness

January 15, 2017

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Read how Richard Proenneke built his cabin by hand and thrived (mostly alone) in the bush.

What This Book Is:
- An important introduction to Richard Proenneke's story
- Heavily edited (I would even say rewritten)
- A pleasant, easy read (goes great with the 2-part documentary that airs on PBS)
- Easy to get your hands on very quickly

What This Book Is Not:
- Richard Proenneke's authentic journals, in his OWN words
- Proenneke's story told in his own voice

I was captivated after watching the 2-part PBS documentary, "Alone in the Wilderness". So, I got hold of this book ("One Man's Wilderness"), as soon as possible. On reading, I was prepared to award a 5 stars. That is, until I read "The Early Years (The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1967-1973)". Because then I realized how different "One's Man Wilderness" is from Proenneke's own writings.

We get a much better sense of who Proenneke was by reading his own words in "The Early Years". We get a broader picture over several years (558 pages), versus a little more than one year (224 pages). The downside with "The Early Years" is that it seems to be available only from Alaska Geographic. Sure, you won't get "The Early Years" with free Prime shipping. I received mine in about 10 days and it was well worth the wait. "One Man's Wilderness" was still intriguing after seeing the 2-part documentary on PBS. It's just that "The Early Years" authentic and true to the man.

Bottom Line:
- I would rate this book ("One Man's Wilderness") 3.5 stars if I could
- I would rate "The Early Years" 5 stars, hands down
- I recommend this book as an easier, quicker read. Many folks are more comfortable with 200+ pages than 500+
- I recommend "The Early Years" for a more authentic, deeper telling of the story
- Proenneke's story is a classic Alaskan/American/man-vs-nature tale of independence and ingenuity. Don't miss it.

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March 24, 2018

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I am usually very hesitant to try to write reviews on books. They are just too subjective a thing, like music and movies.
So I will simply say this. I believe that if you have seen the PBS special about Mr. Proenneke, you may well find this book to be a nice addition to the information contained therein. I certainly do. I am admittedly predjudiced, having a deep admiration and respect for him. Thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Thanks for reading

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David Saugey

Proenneke the love of wildlife

July 27, 2017

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I first learned of Richard Proenneke by watching a PBS program. Desiring to learn more of his adventure I purchased this book which I read in one sitting. As a retired wildlife biologist, I share with Mr. Proenneke the love of wildlife, being in the woods and all that goes along with it. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to take on such an adventure then come along and share his journey. Having read this book now twice, I feel like Mr. Proenneke is an old friend. I intend to visit him often - for me, reading of his adventure is like comfort food for my soul. Money well spent and I recommend this book to anyone who loves the out-of-doors.

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Alvin Anderson

A Life Many Dream of, But Few Actually Do.

December 20, 2017

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A must read for those who dream of living off the grid in the great outdoors. The book is 224 pages long and contains over 50 photographs by Proenneke himself that he took during his year in the bush. It starts off with a Preface by Sam Keith, along with a poem by Robert W. Service that fits in well with what the book maintains. Proenneke is a great story-teller, and I even delight in hearing the little things that he speaks of. For example, there is one day's entry where he mentions how he was ice-fishing and caught a beautiful-looking trout in the lake. He took it home, was ready to fry it up, but as he looked at the creature struggling to swim in the small basin of water he kept it in before the fry, he finally decided that such a magnificent creature belonged at the bottom of the lake, not "browning" in a skillet.

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Exceeded my expectations

February 23, 2014

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In his 'reflections' chapter, Proennekke writes, "I do think a man has missed a very deep feeling of satisfaction if he has never created something with his own hands."

I can wholeheartedly agree with this statement out of personal achievement and yet I haven't (yet) moved to the Alaskan wild and lived the life illustrated by Mr. Proennekke.

I have a sort of fascination with Proennekke and others like him who have survived off the land (even with their self-labeled "cheats") and learned to adapt to the unique challenges they each experience. I find myself living vicariously through Pronnekke as I read through his journal entries and imagined what each may must have been like. I laughed and even lost my breath and some of his accounts of his wild adventure.

Just like the movie, I'm left wanting MORE after completing the book. I would have enjoyed sitting down with Dick and hearing first-hand about the unwritten accounts of life in Alaska!

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It would make a great gift for anyone! My dad loved it!

July 24, 2017

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I ordered this for my dad as part of his Father's Day gift. My dad is picky about what he reads (other than maybe the bills or newspaper). He said he loved this book and that he was going to reread it again! He also loved the pictures that are in it as they show a bit of what this man's life was about. I would recommend this to anyone time and again! It would make a great gift for anyone that has a wilderness lover, hunter or outdoor enthusiast in their circle of family or friends!

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Karly Rose

This book was interesting, intriguing and insightful and more...right into the heart of one man's world. Loved it!

December 19, 2015

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I watched this story on public broadcasting TV and it was good. I read this book, and it was even better! What is it really like to live in the Alaskan wilderness for months at a time and never hear another human voice? It can be hard to imagine and perhaps most of us would shudder at the prospect and find it boring after a few weeks. However, Sam Keith has captured the very heart of why Dick did exactly that. The photos in the book are absolutely stunning, They make you feel if you needed a home away from home, or a place to get away from everything, then this would be it! Excellent book.

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This was a birthday present for my husband and he was so happy to get this. He watches the videos quite often and didn't know there was any books about this mans story.

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My favorite kind of book. Adventure, wilderness, survival. One person against the elements. Finding himself and finding a home. Alone.

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