The Last American Man

At seventeen, Eustace Conway left his suburban life for the wilderness, building everything he needed and living off the land. He pursued increasingly daring challenges, from canoeing the Mississippi to hiking the Appalachian Trail and riding a horse across America. Now, decades later, Eustace still lives in the mountains, teaching survival skills and grappling with the clash between his ideals and modern life. This intimate portrait explores the fascinating and complicated journey of a visionary, flawed modern hero.