One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey
One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999224
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Alaska • 1960s
1999
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey is based on Richard L. Proenneke's journals, edited by Sam Keith, detailing Proenneke's experience living alone in the Alaskan wilderness. The narrative captures his self-reliant lifestyle, building a cabin and embracing nature's beauty and challenges over sixteen months.
Serene
Contemplative
Adventurous
Inspirational
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey is praised for its vivid portrayal of Alaskan solitude and breathtaking nature descriptions, reflecting Richard Proenneke's pioneering spirit. Readers appreciate its inspiration and environmental ethos. Criticism includes a lack of narrative depth and emotional connection, but its authenticity and simplicity resonate with nature enthusiasts.
Who Should Read One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey?
Outdoor enthusiasts mesmerized by solitude and nature will cherish One Man's Wilderness. Comparable to Krakauer's Into the Wild and Muir's My First Summer in the Sierra, this memoir invites readers into a serene, self-reliant life in the Alaskan wilderness, capturing the spirit of exploration and introspection.
11,109 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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224
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Alaska • 1960s
1999
Adult
16+ years
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