The Final Frontiersman: Heimo Korth and His Family, Alone in Alaska's Arctic Wilderness
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B017S1YYTQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 329 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Hundreds of hardy people have tried to carve a living in the Alaskan bush, but few have succeeded as consistently as Heimo Korth. Originally from Wisconsin, Heimo traveled to the Arctic wilderness in his feverous 20s. The Korths wait patiently for a small plane to deliver their provisions, listen to distant chatter on the radio, and go sledding at 44 degrees below zero - all the while cultivating the hard-learned survival skills that stand between them and a terrible fate. Awe inspiring and memorable, The Final Frontiersman is like a rustic version of the America
Moments of the sun's silence After watching "The Last Alaskans" and enjoying the show it is a pleasure to read this story to fully understand the real story behind Heimo and Edna North. Just a small glimpse into what makes them the way they are and their experiences was very interesting. This book combined with the tv show makes me feel as though I've. Kerry said Loved It. Great book about a one of a kind man. Very insightful into what life in the wild is really like. I wasn't as interested in the politics behind all the legislation, but it gave me a sense that people in Alaska are a special breed. I learned that folks in the lower Loved It Kerry Great book about a one of a kind man. Very insightful into what life in the wild is really like. I wasn't as interested in the politics behind all the legislation, but it gave me a sense that people in Alaska are a special breed. I learned that folks in the lower 48 have their ideas about how Alaska should be managed and h. 8 have their ideas about how Alaska should be managed and h. You've got to read this book! Wayoutthere A fascinating read about "the Final Frontiersman himself! I don't think most people really understand just how difficult it would be to live this kind of a lifestyleyou'd literally have to work you butt off every day just to keep the cabin warm and the family fed. This lifestyle is not at all for the faint of heartor mind.