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Sam Keith (1921–2003) is most known for his work on the runaway bestseller One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey, a book in which Keith edited the journals and photographs of his friend Richard Proenneke’s solo experience in the wilds of Alaska. Text from the book was used in the documentary Alone in the Wilderness, and in 1999 the book was reissued and won a National Outdoor Book Award.
“Sam Keith’s ONE MAN’S WILDERNESS fired the imaginations of many to
discover Alaska’s wild places, including my own journey to
homestead a piece of wilderness in the Far North. Now, FIRST
WILDERNESS, Keith’s compelling story, comes full-circle to offer a
glimpse of why dreamers continue to be drawn to Alaska’s mystical
wild not only to quench their thirst for adventure, but also to
seek answers to define their character.” —Roy Corral, photographer,
WHAT THE ELDERS HAVE TAUGHT
"The synchronicity of Sam Keith and Dick Proenneke's friendship and
bond through a love of the wilderness and an ability to record
their adventures left us with the gift of ONE MAN'S WILDERNESS.
Now, once again Sam's words dance across the pages, bringing the
reader on their own journey into the wilderness. What a treasure
for his son-in-law and daughter to find." —Bob Swerer, producer of
ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS documentary
"Keith's 1972 best seller ONE MAN'S WILDERNESS described his good
friend Dick Proenneke's solitary life in the wilds of Alaska. After
Keith's death, his son-in-law found this manuscript. His memoir
envelops the reader in the sights and sounds of the state's
awe-inspiring weather and scenery, details the lives of the plants
and animals that inhabit the places Keith visits, and expresses his
joy in fishing trips. VERDICT A beautifully written memoir of
Alaska that will appeal to nature lovers, fishermen, hunters, and
wilderness seekers."
*Library Journal*
"Sam Keith is remembered for chronicling the life in the Alaska
wilderness of his friend Dick Proenneke, arguably the world’s most
famous recluse. He did it in ONE MAN'S WILDERNESS, which has sold
400,000 copies since its publication in 1973. The book, along with
movie footage Keith shot, was the basis for one of PBS’s most
popular documentaries. This book is a prequel . . . an unpublished
manuscript and letters Keith wrote to his family about his own
Alaska adventures."
*Foreword Reviews*
“This book is a magic carpet ride back to an Alaska we can all
learn from and be inspired by. Thank you, Sam Keith.” —Kim Heacox,
author of THE ONLY KAYAK and JOHN MUIR AND THE ICE
"I love ONE MAN'S WILDERNESS and the inspiring account of
self-discovery by Sam Keith is a great companion to that."—Joni,
Maria's Bookshop, Durango, CO
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