Krakauer, Jon
Into the Wild (Picador Collection)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781035038572
- author:
- Krakauer, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 1.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Adventurers & Explorers, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild is a gripping true story of a young man's quest for independence. In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the Alaskan wilderness, leaving behind his possessions and savings, determined to live a life of self-sufficiency. Just four months later, his body was found, and an SOS note was discovered at his makeshift home, an abandoned bus. Krakauer's book is a riveting exploration of the human spirit, delving into the heart of the wilderness and its harsh beauty. He weaves together the final travels of Chris McCandless's life, revealing the motivations that drove him to take such a perilous journey. A thought-provoking and deeply personal account, Into the Wild is a modern tale of adventure and self-discovery. First published by Pan Macmillan, this book has been adapted into a film, further cementing its place in the public imagination.
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