United States - West - Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA) Text by Sam Keith and Richard Proenneke Photographs by Richard Proenneke Book compilation 1999 by Alaska Northwest Books An imprint of Graphic Arts.From Dick'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. 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. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. 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. Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award.Ĭelebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years.
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