Wilderness

'Wilderness' is a captivating journal of quiet adventure that chronicles the time artist and writer Rockwell Kent spent on Fox Island in Alaska’s Resurrection Bay. Accompanied by his young son, Kent recounts their experiences living in a small cabin, braving the harsh elements, and finding profound peace in the untamed landscape. This narrative is more than a mere travelogue; it is a spiritual exploration of solitude and the deep bond between a father and son amidst the grandeur of the American North.The work is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness, where the struggle for survival is balanced by moments of immense beauty and artistic inspiration. Kent’s prose reflects a deep reverence for the natural world, capturing the isolation and the rugged majesty of the frontier. As an essential piece of American nature writing, 'Wilderness' offers a timeless look at the human spirit’s connection to the earth and the pursuit of a simpler, more meaningful life far from the distractions of modern civilization.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.