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Wild Men, Wild Alaska: Finding What Lies Beyond the Limits

37 Ratings

3.8

Duration
6H 39min
Language
English
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Category

Biographies

In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes listeners directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits.

© 2018 Tantor Media (Audiobook): 9781977380234

Release date

Audiobook: 10 April 2018

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