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Alone in the Fortress of the Bears

70 Days Surviving Wilderness Alaska: Foraging, Fishing, Hunting

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Alone in the Fortress of the Bears

By: Bruce Nelson
Narrated by: Bruce L. "Buck" Nelson
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On the last day of June, my bush pilot left me alone and without food in a wilderness rain forest of Southeast Alaska. He would return in September.

For the next 10 weeks my survival would depend on foraging, hunting, and fishing on an island I would share with 1,600 brown bears.

This is my story of hunger and solitude, salmon fishing and stormy seas, torrential rains and mountain sunsets, giant halibut and deer hunting, campfires and killer whales.

©2015 Bruce L. "Buck" Nelson (P)2019 Bruce L. "Buck" Nelson
Outdoors & Nature Outdoor Fishing Wilderness
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Vivid Descriptions • Inspiring Adventure • Captivating Performance • Detailed Wilderness Experiences • Informative Content
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So interesting to hear the details of each day and learn what it takes from such a simple, humble and easy to listen to author. You will feel like a friend of his by the time the book is over.

Very detailed… like you are there with him.

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Mr. Nelson does such a good job feeding himself on his little adventure that I found myself craving crabs and halibut. He has a great sense of humor and does a wonderful job narrating, and somehow he's made me just a hair less scared of bears.
Time to go fishing!

This book made me hungry

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I loved the narration by the author. He is very matter of fact but then has a funny bone. I may have been affected by pandemic brain (everything is a problem with no good solution in sight) but I really liked the simplicity of the entire adventure: need food, clothing and shelter. This needs attention, that works well, that not so much...try a different way. It was fun to learn along with the author as he encountered problems of everyday life in a wilderness. I didn’t want this book to end.

Very satisfying listen

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nothin to dislike a great book
i really enjoyed it didnt know it was possible to get close tp so many bears and nothing bad happen

like being there great description

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This is an awesome book for anyone who enjoys hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors in general. This book brought out the adventurer in me, and inspired me to try and get outdoors and away from work and the stresses of life more often.

Great story!

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Loved listening to this book!
Smiled throughout the entire time.
Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure, Buck!
Wish I was there!

Easy Listening

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I truly enjoyed this. Both the story and the performance were captivating. Many times I felt as if I were there.

Excellent, all around.

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Very informative and could be served as a hand guide for wilderness adventure. I felt like I was there most of the time. Great job and thank you for sharing with the world.

Awesome book

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I love this book Bruce Nelson narration brings you right there with him in this adventure. I have read the book several times and listen to the audiobook several times. Amazing. Definitely a good read.

Awesome adventure book

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My husband and I listened to this book on Audible on a road trip. It was very well written and kept our attention. The narration was fantastic. We are going to read his other books for sure!

Great Book! Very Engaging.

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