Into the Wild
by Jon Krakauer
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 647.7K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 207 pages.
About Into the Wild
Librarian's Note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereIn April, 1992, a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, a party of moose hunters found his decomposed body. How McCandless came to die is the unforgettable story of Into the Wild.Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw away the maps. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jon Krakauer |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 207 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Classics, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 647,684 |
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What genre is Into the Wild?
Into the Wild is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Into the Wild worth reading?
Based on 647.7K reader ratings, Into the Wild has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Into the Wild?
Into the Wild has 207 pages.
Who wrote Into the Wild?
Into the Wild was written by Jon Krakauer. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Into the Wild?
The ISBN-13 for Into the Wild is 9780385486800.0.
How much does Into the Wild cost on Kindle?
Into the Wild is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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