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I suppose its not so easy to struggle with the elements, brave nature, build a home, and prosper, without the added burden of having to film everything and lug film equipment around. In 1997 bob swerer and bob swerer sr flew to twin lakes to visit with dick proenneke and explore the. For more than 30 years his only neighbors were wolves and grizzly bears. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Alone in the wilderness part ii dvd,dick proennekes profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness. Voir plus didees sur le theme cabane, cabane en rondins et fuste. Mar 05, 2012 dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes.

Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. Proenneke moved into the wilds of alaska and lived there, alone, for about 35 years. An alaskan odyssey dicks exact words are not known. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his. I suppose its not so easy to struggle with the elements, brave nature, build a home, and prosper, without the added burden of having to film everything and lug. Cabin alone in the alaskan wilderness dick proenneke. I guess he shot a bunch of footage while living out there, which was edited into a film called alone in. Alone in the wilderness is a documentary put together by bob. Friends bob swerer producer of alone in the wilderness just let me know that they are releasing a new book dec 1st. Alone in the wilderness dvd jefferson county public.

Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude and the frozen north i like this. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. Alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo book bob swerer productions, bob swerer, dick proenneke on. Dick proennekes alone in the wilderness backcountry pilot. In 1997 bob swerer and bob swerer sr flew to twin lakes to visit with dick proenneke and explore the twin lakes region. Frozen north dvd by bob swerer and dick proenneke boundary. In swerers documentaries you can see dick in his daily activities building his cabin, hunting and fishing for food, carving, canoeing, growing vegetables, exploring the area etc, and admire outstanding wildlife footage. This is the simple account of the daytoday explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of natures events that kept him company. Alone in the wildernessis the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness. The frozen north is dicks own filmed account of his life alone. Share alone in the wilderness dvd, 2005 currently sold out. There were 4 one hour videos produced on dick proennekes life up at twin lakes.

Bob swerer productions the documentary of richard proenneke, who. These have been made into books and the pbs smash hit, and absolutely must see film, alone in the wilderness, produced by bob swerer. Bob swerer productions summary dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of. Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and. May 4, 1916 april 20, 2003 was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin that he constructed by hand near the shore of twin lakes. The documentary covers his first year in country, showing his. Dick proenneke bob swerer pbs alaska 1 alone in the wilderness part ii dvd.

Although additional footage may have been later added to the original, and although another person did some of the filming bob swerer sr. So after watching alone in the wilderness by bob swerer, i was fascinated that dick proenneke built almost everything including a log cabin or two from a small collection of tools he brought with him to. Alone in the wilderness and this, part ii, is a narrated videolog created by the team of bob swerer jr and sr, using film footage shot by the subject himself, dick proenneke. Updated 91415 thanks to gunnut so after watching alone in the wilderness by bob swerer, i was fascinated that dick proenneke built almost everything including a log cabin or two from a small collection of tools he brought with him to alaska. Richard proenneke lived the dream of building a cabin in the alaskan wilderness near twin lakes, and stayed to become a part of the country. Alone in the wilderness dvd filmed by dick proenneke, edited by bob swerer dick retired at age 50 in 1967 and began to build his cabin on the shore of twin lakes, alaska. Stumbled onto the story of dick proenneke this morning. Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. Alone in the wilderness is the most famous documentary, produced by bob swerer in 2003, and aired a few times on pbs. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. Richard proenneke audio books, best sellers, author bio.

In swerers documentaries you can see dick in his daily activities building his cabin, hunting and fishing for food, carving, canoeing, growing vegetables, exploring the area etc, and admire outstanding. Proenneke lived at twin lakes until he was 82, and eventually died in 2003 at the age of 86. Proennekes journals and photographs were edited into a book called one mans wilderness. Later years alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke. Dick filmed his adventures, and bob swerer later turned the film into a video so we can all watch this amazing man build his cabin by hand.

Sold by dick proenneke videos and ships from amazon fulfillment. Alone in the wilderness dvd, 2009 for sale online ebay. Alone in the wilderness tv movie 2004 alone in the. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke living in the alaska wilderness. Jan 27, 2009 bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude and the frozen north. In 1973, keith published the book one mans wilderness. Documentary tells the story of dick proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. An alaskan odyssey, based on proennekes journals and photography. Script from the original proenneke journals and the book one mans wilderness written by sam keith. Im also a big fan of dpafter reading his book written by sam keith and seeing the various videos by bob swerer productions, i had to see it for myself.

Using only hand tools he cut and peeled the logs, made windows, doors, and furniture. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Alone in the wilderness 2004 dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness 2004 add image. Alone in the wilderness dvd boundary waters catalog. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country.

Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness, the dick proenneke photo book. Alone in the wilderness 2004 directed by dick proenneke. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness. Jr, the film is fascinating and wholeheartedly recommended. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob swerer productions. This team who both share a great love for the wilderness and its wild things, have filmed wildlife and nature. Jul 06, 20 proennekes journals and photographs were edited into a book called one mans wilderness. He lived alone in this gorgeous mountain wilderness for 30 years, occasionally supplied by float plane. Alone in the wilderness dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay.

The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would. Alone in the wilderness dvd, bob swerer productions paraphrase by sam keith for one mans wilderness. Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his camera, capturing the stunning alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit from his brother ray. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke.

Aug 21, 2018 11 videos play all alone in the wilderness javagun51 this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie duration. Apr 4, 2019 alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob swerer productions stay safe and healthy. Bob swerer created alone in the wilderness from his 16mm footage. This team who both share a great love for the wilderness and its wild things, have filmed wildlife and nature from alaska to africa.

I guess he shot a bunch of footage while living out there, which was edited into a film called alone in the wilderness by a guy named bob swerer. A coffee table must for any devoted fan of dick proenneke. Bob swerer produced the video alone in the wilderness in 2003. Alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo book. The story of dick proenneke alone in the wilderness. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert.

Bob swerer productions presents the rocky mountain nature. Dick proenneke left twin lakes for the last time in 1999. In 1999, at the age of 82, dick proenneke left alaska to live out the rest of his life with his brother in california, and in april of 2003 dick passed away after a stroke. Dick proenneke returned the next summer to finish the cabin where he lived for over 30 years. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he.

Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob. Alone in the wilderness depicts proennekes first year out in the wilderness in 1968 as he singlehandedly builds his log cabin. Dick proennekes epic journey takes you on a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of todays fast paced society, and is a true breath of fresh air. Documentary tells the story of dick proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the. Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. If that happened, i would probably perish on the mountain in much the same way many of the big animals do. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by. Bob edited more of dicks previously unseen footage to create this film of dick and his adventures in alaska. Richard dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to live the alaska. Richard louis proenneke was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly. Dick proenneke alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story.

You dont know me by bob swerer alone in the wilderness. I have thought briefly about getting caught in rock slides or falling from a rock face. Most of the colour footage used in the film was shot with a stationary 16mm. But abuse one and it will wear your hands raw and open your foot like an overcooked sausage. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story of dick. Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo album. Using color footage he shot himself, proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. Learn to use an axe, and respect it and you cant help but love it. Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude and the frozen north. Bob swerer productions the documentary of richard proenneke, who built his own cabin in the wilderness near twin lakes in what is now lake clark national park and preserve in alaska, and the constant chain of natures. Alone in the wilderness by dick proenneke dvds, movies. His book begins when dick flies into twin lakes may 17, 1968.