“So abundant and novel are the objects of interest in a pure wilderness that unless you are pursuing special studies it matters little where you go, or how often to the same place. Wherever you chance to be always seems at the moment of all places the best; and you feel that there can be no happiness in this world or in any other for those who may not be happy there.”
This book offers a vivid account of the author's journey through the Alaskan wilderness, highlighting the region's stunning landscapes and the flora and fauna that inhabit it. more
“Every person who has ever lived has lived an unbroken succession of unique occasions.”
“True compassion is universal in scope. It is accompanied by a feeling of responsibility.”
“Kindness is the key to peace and harmony in family life.”