One Man's Wilderness by Sam Keith

[David Day]

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, fell trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman...to be content with your own thoughts and company...Thousands have such dreams. Few realise them. This is the inspiring true tale of one man's journey to leave the rat race and live a simpler life in the wilderness. Using journals, photographs, and a first-hand knowledge of his subject, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his dreams out of the Alaskan wilderness.

I bought this after watching the documentary (for the dozenth time) and it finally arrived on Saturday.
I'm already 3 quarters of the way through and I cant praise this book enough!
If your a fan of the documentary, this book completely fleshes it out adding depth and insight.

If you get chance I highly recommend it, my copies already reserved for father and big sister after this

Very tempted to get the follow up book!

 

[Ark79]

I’ve watched the series on YouTube amazing Am not one for books tho lol

 

[David Day]

I’ve watched the series on YouTube amazing Am not one for books tho lol

..... there's pictures

 

[Ark79]

..... there's pictures

Pmsl
They would have to be very detailed pictures

 

[David Day]

....... I couldn't help myself

 

[Madriverrob]

I didn't know about this …. will be watching the documentary as soon as …..

 

[Ark79]

I didn't know about this …. will be watching the documentary as soon as …..

Dick proennek Very enjoyable mate

 

[Ark79]

I believe people still visit his hut

 

[David Day]

 

[Ark79]

Just sent the Amazon link to the wife’y with a txt saying, I must have here’s hoping there’s plenty ov pictures you never know if I stare at the words long enough I might learn to read

 

[David Day]

Ive had to order the second one from the USA, it worked out £20 cheaper!

 

[lol]

I didn't know about this …. will be watching the documentary as soon as …..

me neither..................

 

[David Day]

I finished reading this last night and can honestly say its one of the best books I've read in my adult life, a truly fantastic insight into the life of someone who went out to live his dream of building a home in the Alaskan wilderness and be closer to nature.
Very easy to read and enjoyable from he first page to the last, a great companion piece to the documentary.

On a side note, if anyone wants to watch the documentary and is having difficulty locating it, drop me a PM and I can help out