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📘 One man's wilderness by Richard Proenneke

Richard Proenneke spent 25 years living in a pristine wilderness in Alaska, cutting trees, building a log cabin, and crafting his own tools from natural materials. The book is a simple account of his day-by-day explorations and activities, with insights from his journals and firsthand knowledge of his subject and setting. It's a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond, living his dreams of solitude and simplicity.

First publish date: 1973

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: Richard Proenneke

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