If you have a reasonable broadband connection take a look at this doco called Alone in the Wilderness . It was filmed by Richard Proenneke in 1969 and documents his first year in the Alaskan wilderness. It shows him building a log cabin with not much more than an axe and a set of chisels. He ended up living at Twin Lakes for 36 years until the age of 86.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.