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TOI World Desk

In 1968, one man left modern life behind, built a remote Alaska cabin himself and spent nearly 30 years living in the wilderness

Most people notice how much they rely on modern life only when something stops working. A broken heater, an empty fridge or a lost internet connection can quickly turn an ordinary day into an inconvenience. Richard Proenneke chose to live with far fewer conveniences, and he built the place that would become his home accordingly.

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