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One Man's Wilderness

Written by: Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke
Narrated by: Norman Dietz
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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, cut trees and build a log cabin... to be a 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 and company.

Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man's Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. From Proenneke's journals, and with first-hand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.

©1999 Alaska Northwest Books (P)2010 Tantor

What the critics say

"Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring." (Library Journal)

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My favorite book of all time

I've read the written copy many, many times, but it's great to have the audio version so I can listen while I'm in my workshop. I never get tired of hearing Dick's words. I really recommend this to anyone with a love of the natural world. Dick is a true American folk hero.

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Exercise Extreme Caution

Exercise extreme caution! This audio book will make you want to appreciate nature, feel intensely relaxed at times and think about mountains. Mountains! With SNOW!

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Speechless.

If you don't have the wherewithal or the means to move to Alaska when you're finished this audiobook, don't start into it. Listening to the perfect narration of Dick's story and then not being able to go will break your heart.

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A simple masterpiece

it's amazing how the journal entries of one man, no matter how simple... can keep you enthralled and interested for hours.

This book kept me company on so many car rides to and from work.

His way of thinking, his way of writing and his work ethic are all lost arts.

Bravo...

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Great book

What a great book about a great man. Have been meaning to read this for a long time, thanks audible #Audible1

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Story for the soul

I first saw a video about this book on YouTube and it got me interested in hearing more of the story. I don't meditate but this is as close as I've come. Putting this book on and walking in the park or under trees I felt I was there with Dick as he built his cabin and life at twin lakes. I predict this is an audio book I will listen to multiple times when I am in need of peace.

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Easily one of my favourites

This book will make you dream to leave the pressures of society and retreat into the beautiful and harsh clutches of the wilderness. The narrator fits perfectly with the prose. I feel I have shared in something intimate with the author…as if I were there experiencing the wonders of Alaska myself.

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One Man’s Journey

Anyone who had subsistent living can relate with this man love of nature and able to experience it is an amazing story oh his heart.

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Wonderful

Just loved everything about this book I read listen nightly. It is a magical classic

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Beautiful

Wonderfully narrated, and interesting. I've always loved this true story and thus book gives it a ton more context.

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