
WILDERNESS A JOURNAL OF QUIET ADVENTURE IN ALASKA BY ROCKWELL KENT
INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I DISCOVERY
CHAPTER II ARRIVAL
CHAPTER III CHORES - Tuesday, October first.
CHAPTER IV WINTER
CHAPTER V WAITING - Thursday, November fourteenth.
CHAPTER VI EXCURSION - Thursday, December fifth.
A modest diary from a remote Alaskan island becomes a vivid window into a world where wilderness and daily life intersect. The author records his own artistic process, sketching rugged coastlines and towering peaks while noting the simple rhythms of cabin meals, cold evenings, and the occasional comic mishap that lightens the stark landscape. His observations turn ordinary moments—like a banana peel on a mountain path—into gentle reminders of humanity’s small joys amid vast, untamed nature.
Alongside the artist are two memorable companions: a bright‑eyed youngster whose curiosity infuses each day with playful wonder, and an older, dignified neighbor whose steady presence offers quiet counsel. Together they navigate the challenges of isolation, weather, and the raw beauty of the north, sharing stories, laughter, and the occasional philosophical musing. The journal’s unpretentious tone invites listeners to feel the crisp air, hear the wind over the sea, and appreciate the profound calm that comes from living close to the land.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (223K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2013-07-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1971
Best known for dramatic images of sea, sky, and wilderness, this American artist also lived an unusually adventurous life as a writer, sailor, and traveler. His work brought a bold, rugged sense of beauty to both paintings and book illustration.
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