Alaska's Wolf Man: The 1915-55 Wilderness Adventures of Frank Glaser Paperback – February 1, 1998

Great book! Nonstop adventure. Great perspective into the challenges of living in the Alaskan wilderness.

What an amazing story. I lived and worked over 30 years in Alaska so I know the territory, animals, weather and people he talks about. It’s amazing to hear him describe situations and places like it was just a routine part of his day. Some of the things he did as routine would probably kill people today. Just an amazing story of a REAL Tough Hombre living both fully immersed in the natural world and in civilization. A period of history never to be repeated. I recommend this book to everyone. It’s a hell of a real life story presented in an informing and entertaining way.

Great read! So interesting something you wont find now days often.

I hesitated to read this book because I am very sensitive to animal cruelty issues, I detest hunting for sport, I find fur trapping morally repugnant, and I am adamantly opposed to the systemic extermination of wolves, coyotes, bears, cougars and other predator species. And yet... this is one of the most fascinating, informative and also entertaining books I have ever read. While I still regret much of the killing that is described in the book, I could not help but respect Glaser for his professionalism, his extremely detailed knowledge of wildlife, and his attempts to be humane even in the context of being a professional hunter. Glaser is a wonderful example of a truly self-sufficient outdoorsman; not the macho stereotype but a shy, methodical, intelligent man who not only made a living, but thrived, in conditions that killed many a more physically powerful man because he understood and respected the principles of wilderness survival. His observations on the behavior of moose, caribou, wolves, bears, wolverines, ravens and other animals are just fascinating and told with a sense of respect for nature and a wry humor. One learns how challenging it is to run a dog team and the pros and cons of using wolf hybrids. His description of the heart and intelligence of his wolf-dog Queenie is one of the more touching human-animal relationships I have ever had the pleasure of learning about. There were times when I had to put the book down and have a good cry over some of the more horrific animal death scenes, but then I picked it back up and kept on reading.

Frank Glaser's story is a real, first hand look at Alaska in the early days. If you love Alaska and the wilderness, this is the book for you. Frank goes into the back-country and his adventures never cease as he traps, hunts, builds, explores and generally just checks things out. It amazes me that he is always so at ease, even in the most difficult of situations. He is the kind of guy you would just love to tag along with (if you could keep up with him!) His stories and accounts bring Alaska to life at a time when few tourists ventured into the back country. Jim Rearden has done a great job in compiling Frank's stories and amazing life. This book has given me a much greater appreciation of a great state...Wonderful Alaska! I doubt if anyone has ever experienced it like Frank Glaser.

I'm not even half way through this book and it is fascinating! I wish I'd read at least 200 other books before I read this one.....as now, all other books I read will be judged by this one! What a life Frank G. lead in the last frontier! I could go on and on about it but it would do it no justice. A truly awesome read (and I never use the word awesome)! How great it must have been to live Frank's life style in the greatest place on the planet in the early 1900s!By far the best damn book I've ever read!!!!!An update to my review 03/27/15I'm so glad that I was able to read this book when I did.I was able to make a quick one week trip to Alaska for work and it just so happens that both of the places I needed to be were Valdez and Fairbanks. Needless to say, I got to travel the Old Richardson Hwy. (Formerly the Old Valdez Trail that Frank G. was so familiar with). I was surprised to learn that the original Black Rapids Roadhouse (once owned by Frank) was still standing and I actually got to see the old place! It was a very fascinating and inspiring experience to say the least. To stand in the same places where Glaser actually was and lay eyes upon the incredible craggy mts. that Frank hunted just across the Delta River from his roadhouse!I was also able to stop at Darling Creek just a mile or so down the road towards Fairbanks before it converges with the Delta R. In the book, Rearden mentions that Frank G. Built his first cabin on Darling Creek high on the Alaska Range. As I stood in the deep drifted snow in the creek bed, I can't even begin to describe the intense urge I had to trudge the countless miles it would take to reach the spot were Frank's first cabin was located! - Like I was equipped for the adventure and I'd be able to find it anyway.......As I thought about the incredible life of Frank Glaser and gazed upon this intensely beauful area of Alaska, the words of Robert Service's poem, "Spell of the Yukon" came to mind and I knew then that when I left Alaska in only a few short days, as before, I'd be leaving another very large piece of myself in that great state!While in an old bookstore in Fairbanks, I found and purchased Rearden's other book, "Sam O.White, Alaskan." I understand that Sam and Frank were friends and I can't wait to read this latest book. I'll post a review as soon as I can about it.

Fascinating read, I highly recommend it! Frank Glazer was truly, one of America’s greatest outdoorsman! I could not put this book down!

This is a great story about one of Alaska's pioneers. Answers a few questions you have if you have read any of the books written by this wonderful author. They all tie together.