More Readings from One Man's Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980

**“Dick Proenneke may have been short in stature, but he stood mighty tall in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him.” —Jay Hammond, former governor of Alaska** Richard L. Proenneke—a modern-day Henry David Thoreau—built a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska, during the spring of 1968, sparking thirty years of personal growth in which he spent the majority of his time strengthening his relationship with the wilderness around him. Following in the footsteps of __One Man’s Wilderness__, a classic book compiling some of the mountain man’s journals, __More Readings from One Man’s Wilderness__ chronicles Proenneke’s experiences with animals, the elements, park visitors, and observations he made while hiking in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. A master woodcraftsman, a mechanical genius, a tireless hiker with a keen eye, and a journalist, Proenneke’s life at Twin Lakes has inspired thousands of readers for decades.Editor John Branson—a longtime friend of Proenneke’s and a park historian—ensures that Proenneke’s journals from 1974–1980 are kept entirely intact. His colloquial writing is not changed or altered, but Branson’s footnotes make his world more approachable by providing a background for names and places that may have otherwise been unknown. Any reader with a love for conservation and true-life wilderness narratives will undoubtedly admire and relish Proenneke’s tales of living in the wild. 57 color illustrations Richard L. Proenneke--a Modern-day Henry David Thoreau--built A Cabin In Twin Lakes, Alaska, During The Spring Of 1968, Sparking Thirty Years Of Personal Growth In Which He Spent The Majority Of His Time Strengthening His Relationship With The Wilderness Around Him. Following In The Footsteps Of One Man's Wilderness, A Classic Book Compiling Some Of The Mountain Man's Journals, More Readings From One Man's Wilderness Chronicles Proenneke's Experiences With Animals, The Elements, Park Visitors, And Observations He Made While Hiking In Lake Clark National Park And Preserve. A Master Woodcraftsman, A Mechanical Genius, A Tireless Hiker With A Keen Eye, And A Journalist, Proenneke's Life At Twin Lakes Has Inspired Thousands Of Readers For Decades. Editor John Branson--a Longtime Friend Of Proenneke's And A Park Historian--ensures That Proenneke's Journals From 1974-1980 Are Kept Entirely Intact. His Colloquial Writing Is Not Changed Or Altered, But Branson's Footnotes Make His World More Approachable By Providing A Background For Names And Places That May Have Otherwise Been Unknown. Any Reader With A Love For Conservation And True-life Wilderness Narratives Will Undoubtedly Admire And Relish Proenneke's Tales Of Living In The Wild. 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Proenneke—a modern-day Henry David Thoreau—built a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska, during the spring of 1968, sparking thirty years of personal growth in which he spent the majority of his time strengthening his relationship with the wilderness around him. Following in the footsteps of One Man’s Wilderness , a classic book compiling some of the mountain man’s journals, More Readings from One Man’s Wilderness chronicles Proenneke’s experiences with animals, the elements, park visitors, and observations he made while hiking in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. A master woodcraftsman, a mechanical genius, a tireless hiker with a keen eye, and a journalist, Proenneke’s life at Twin Lakes has inspired thousands of readers for decades. Editor John Branson—a longtime friend of Proenneke’s and a park historian—ensures that Proenneke’s journals from 1974–1980 are kept entirely intact. His colloquial writing is not changed or altered, but Branson’s footnotes make his world more approachable by providing a background for names and places that may have otherwise been unknown. Any reader with a love for conservation and true-life wilderness narratives will undoubtedly admire and relish Proenneke’s tales of living in the wild. 57 color illustrations 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 follows the journey that began with One Man's Wilderness, which contains some of Proenneke's journals. It continues the story and reflections of this mountain man and his time in Alaska. The editor, John Branson, was a longtime friend of Proenneke's and a park historian. He takes care that Proenneke's journals from 1974-1980 are kept exactly as the author wrote them. Branson's footnotes give a background and a new understanding to the reader without detracting from Proenneke's style. Anyone with an interest in conservation and genuine wilderness narratives will surely enjoy and treasure this book. Richard Proenneke was a master of woodcrafts and camp craft, a keen observer of the natural world, a mechanical genius, a tireless hiker, and a journalist for more than thirty years. Proenneke kept meticulous journals of his time in the wilderness. This collection covers the years 1974 through 1980 and describes his time at Lake Clark.