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  • Audiobook

    One Man's Wilderness

    An Alaskan Odyssey

    by Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke ...
    Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 56 min

    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.Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • DEAR JAKE VOLUME II Letters from Richard to brother Jake

    by Richard L Proenneke ...
    Before he passed, Brother Raymond "Jake" Proenneke gifted the Donnellson Public Library/Richard Proenneke Museum with the letters Richard had written him over the years. In there were 857 letters written totaling more than 5,800 pages. This Second Volume covers the years from 1975 - 1984. Richard and Jake purchased the Piper J-3 Cub, and "Jake" rebuilt it in his shop,flying it up to Twin Lakes in ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • DEAR JAKE VOLUME I Letters from Richard to brother Jake 1965-1974

    by Richard L Proenneke ...
    This collection of the "Dear Jake" letters is the first of three volumes that cover the years from 1965 through 1974. Richard had moved to Alaska in 1950 where he lived and worked for the next seventeen years in and around Kodiak Island. In 1965 "Spike" and Hope Carrithers invited Richard to Twin Lakes. While there he filmed and photographed all around the region and after everyone else had gone, ... Read more

    $33.29 USD

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    $10.99 USD

  • More Readings From One Man's Wilderness

    The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke

    Edited by John Branson ...
    Throughout history, many people have escaped to nature either permanently or temporarily to rest and recharge. Richard L. Proenneke, a modern-day Henry David Thoreau, is no exception. Proenneke built a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska in 1968 and began thirty years of personal growth, which he spent growing more connected to the wilderness in which he lived. This guide through Proenneke’s memories ... Read more

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  • The Alaskan Retreater's Notebook

    One Man's Journey into the Alaskan Wilderness

    by Ray Ordorica ...
    In the fall of 1978 Ray Ordorica packed everything he thought he would need into his Toyota LandCruiser and drove north to Alaska. He came to a land he had never seen, to find something he wasn't even sure existed: a wilderness cabin he could use for a year or more to live, think, relax, read, and write. Ordorica found his cabin, fixed it up, and, although it was just an un-insulated 12- by 16 ... Read more

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  • Denali's Howl

    The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak

    by Andy Hall ...
    In the summer of 1967, twelve young men ascended Alaska’s Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali. Engulfed by a once-in-alifetime blizzard, only five made it back down.Andy Hall, a journalist and son of the park superintendent at the time, was living in the park when the tragedy occurred and spent years tracking down rescuers, survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • Average People; Extraordinary Trail Volume I - The Appalachian Trail

    by Mark Allen ...
    Average People Extraordinary Trail is written for anyone that has an interest in the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) or hiking in general. You don't have to be an experienced hiker or professional outdoorsman to enjoy a day or a year on the A.T. Enjoy a "desk hike" while reading the author's daily journal entries from his 2009 A.T. thru-hike. Prepare for your own hike or just learn a little about the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Eighteen Wheels North to Alaska

    A History of Trucking in Alaska

    by Cliff Bishop ...
    In spite of the obstacles the Alaska truckers were presented with they never weakened in their determination to get the job done. These pioneer drivers never conquered or tamed Alaska's roads and weather, but they learned to operate on the back trails and paths--always making their way to the trip's end. In spite of all the challenges, they never quit. The following from Teddy Roosevelt is an ... Read more

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  • Alaska Tracks

    Life Stories from Hunters, Fisherman and Trappers of Alaska

    by Randall Zarnke ...
    Author and historian Randy Zarnke has compiled a collection of irreplaceable stories of long-time Alaskans who have lived lives most of us can only dream of. Truly remarkable men, like Jim Rearden and Red Beeman, are the kinds of outdoorsmen who have given back more than they have ever taken, furthering the causes of conservation and fair chase hunting through exemplary lives. Rearden, a long-time ... Read more

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    Today's top guns, plus ammo, accessories, and tips to make your coyote hunt a success.

    by Jennifer Pearsall ...
    Coyotes can be seasonal or year-round fun, but whether you're in it for the pelts or population control, Gun Digest's Top Ten Coyote Guns and accessories will help you get the job done. We have the bolts, semi-autos, calls, bipods and more, all to make your time afield a howlin' good time. ... Read more

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    A Comprehensive Guide to Hunting Elk, Deer, Bears, Moose, and Much More

    Edited by Petersen's Hunting ...
    Petersen’s Hunting Guide to Big Game is packed with a wealth of valuable how-to information compiled by the foremost authorities in the sport. A vast range of topics are covered in these articles, including: How to improve shot placement Tough hunts Scouting techniquesDangerous huntsPacking meat the right way And MoreImprove your chances for success this season with tips and tactics for hunting ... Read more

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