While it doesnt cannot answer the question with certainty, into the wild does shed considerable light along the way. Chapter three also represents a key chapter in jon krakauers investigation. Jon krakauer is an american writer and mountaineer, primarily known for his writings about the outdoors, especially mountainclimbing. The next day is mothers day, and mccandless gives his mother presents for the.
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