I found this book among the stacks in our basement several years ago. Since I spent a summer in Alaska back in '96, I thought I read it. While it's taken me quite a long time to get through it (more than two years of on-and-off reading), I found it thoroughly enjoyable. One Man's Wilderness (I have a sixth printing, 1977 edition, which is wider than it is tall) is a great way to get insight into the life of a 20th Century pioneer. The photos are well done and express the beauty of the Alaskan landscape quite well. If you do get to read a copy, I can tell you that, yes, the water really is that blue, even if you were to scoop it up in a glass.
Posted by at June 17, 2004 2:27 PMah, Alaska. I second the beauty comments. Did you know Keith took Stephen and me up the next summer too? We had a blast. I still think fondly of it, and recommend visiting to anyone that gets even the faintest chance to.
Posted by: david at June 17, 2004 6:24 PMI knew that you guys went, and I was dying to go with you again. Cannery work: you leave saying you'll never, ever do it again, but somehow the negatives wear off after a few months and your addiction to the region shines through. I'd still love to go back (though not really for the canneries).
Posted by: Jonathan at June 18, 2004 8:18 AM