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Author: Sam Keith,Richard Proenneke
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books; 26th Anniv edition
Dimension: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
Weight: 11.5 ounces.

The Ultimate Epic Saga and Eternal Conflict
The DVD and this companion book clearly illustrate one of the eternal conflicts: Man vs Nature. But in this case, they demonstrate how both can survive in harmony. Simply wonderful!

PS You can go to http://www.dickproenneke.com to get the... more

terse, colorful, interesting, musings from the wilderness
This is written from the journals of Dick Proenneke - an un-complex man of many talents and a thoughtful, considerate mind. He devours the satisfaction of good work, solitude, the wonder and beauty of the wilderness.

Just buy it - then read... more

Wanted the video
I saw the film, "Alone in the Wilderness," on PBS and wanted a copy for my family. The price of $59.99 was too prohibitive so I investigated the book. I am hoping it will be even better than the film. Wow! I cannot believe how talented Mr. Proenneke... more

To Do a Thing to Completion
I can understand some people giving this book or the related video only three or four stars; this is one of those stories that depend heavily on the outlook you bring to them. Some might find Proenneke's feat mildly interesting but wonder why he did... more

dream, dreamer, dream..
I read this book about a year ago and it's stayed with me like few books ever have. Despite being in my mid-20's, I found myself daydreaming about running off to Alaska and living as Richard Pronekke lived. Sure, maybe that's silly, but in my mind that's... more

Amazing
I bought this book after watching the PBS documentery of Richard Proenneke's year alone in the Alaskan wilderness. Where the documentary gives a brief synopsis of Dick's time in the wilderness, the books gives a more complete account of the trials and... more

A Touching Story that Hit Me Right in the Heart.
I haven't used the word "touching" in years, but it's the word that came to mind as I read the last sentence of this book last night.

Sam Keith's bio states that writing came hard to him. Well, Mr. Keith, I'd say you made it. You and Dick... more

Get the DVD at www.alaskanha.org!!!
I read the reviews for this book after seeing the video version of this book on TV. The video is fantastic! I'm sure the book is even better. We learned how Dick survived: how he built a log home, down to every detail; how he got food and cured it;... more

A wonderful "Alaskana" read
Sure the writing style isn't polished and there is little action, but I think that is what helps makes this such an enjoyable book. The observations and opinions presented in the closing pages (chapter 9) will cause most any reader to consider their... more

One Man's Wilderness
This has to be one of my very favorite books. I have read it front to back at least 7 times! It is written with the true adventurer in mind. Every detail of his experience makes the reader wish it were he/she that was there with him. If you have... more

One of the great journals of wilderness living
This is a powerful book and has quite a following. I was given the book by one of my best friends, which I consider a wonderful gift. This book has it all, beautiful photos, Richard's journal notes are amazing in their insight to his thinking and how... more

One Man's Carpentry
The book is entirely journal entries that for the most part describe how the author builds his wilderness cabin and goes about other day-to-day tasks. This is not the book for those seeking accounts of extraordinary Alaskan adventures but it is an impressive... more

Interesting details, but slow for me
I like books that contain the kind of real details that this book contains. Properly presented, fact can be more interesting than fiction. The book reads somewhat like a journal. For me, however, it deserves 3 stars because of writing quality, and... more

A vision of life in the backwoods
A book to read more than once. Not dated at all. Oddly enough, a real page-turner, too.

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One Man's Wilderness
I was at Port Alsworth, Alaska, on Lake Clark this July 1999, and bought this book at the Lake Clark Vistor Center. The beauty of this country is awesome and spectacular. The book tells the adventure of a man called back in time. Dick chose to travel... more

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