02500cam a22003493u 4500 43284 UtSlPG 20260610134007.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20006728 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F850.5 Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971 Wilderness, A Journal of Quiet Adventure in Alaska Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-24 E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) "Wilderness: A Journal of Quiet Adventure in Alaska" by Rockwell Kent is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. This reflective work captures the essence of Kent's experiences living in the Alaskan wilderness with his young son, Rockwell, and an old friend named Olson. The book focuses on their daily life, the challenges of living in isolation, and the beauty of the surrounding nature, painting a vivid picture of the profound connection between humanity and the wild. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a journey of discovery as Kent and his son embark on an adventure to find a remote cabin on Fox Island. They encounter the old prospector, Olson, who welcomes them to his homestead. This initial portion is rich with the awe and excitement of exploration, heavily infused with Kent's appreciation for the natural landscape and the simplicity of life away from civilization. The narrative reflects on themes of companionship, the quest for a deeper understanding of life, and the intimate relationship between parent and child, laying the groundwork for the quiet yet profound experiences that follow in their secluded Alaskan setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971 Renard Island (Alaska) in art Artists -- Alaska -- Biography Renard Island (Alaska) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43284 84123 84123