Cover of Edges of the Earth: A Man, a Woman, a Child in the Alaskan Wilderness

Edges of the Earth: A Man, a Woman, a Child in the Alaskan Wilderness

The author recounts his experiences homesteading in the Alaskan wilderness with his young son and his growing acceptance and love of the land.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 303 pages

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