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In 1986, 20‑year‑old Christopher Knight abandoned his Massachusetts home, vanished into the Maine woods, and lived in a lone tent for nearly three decades. Using ingenuity to store food and water, he survived the harsh seasons and survived on rations he took from nearby cabins, always leaving only what he needed. He maintained silence from the outside world until his arrest for theft. Based on extensive interviews with Knight, the book offers a vivid account of his solitary life, the means he used to sustain himself, and the challenges of re‑integrating into society after decades of isolation. The narrative examines themes of solitude, community, and the nature of a purposeful life.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Michael Finkel
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