Martin journeyed to America in hopes of becoming rich. He heard many things about this country and decided it was where he needed to be. While he never achieved his dreams of riches, the people who knew him say he was a happy man who did what he loved which was prospecting for copper. Radovon did many jobs to keep afloat while pursuing what he really wanted. The book goes into some detail about these jobs but it is definitely his time as a prospector that the author focuses on. At age 47, he moved to a place called Glacier Creek where he would spend most of the rest of his life. He was sure there was a huge amount of copper waiting to be found and he spent years looking for it. He never found it but he is still looked upon as an important figure. It needs to be noted that he was not alone while he looked. Martin Radovon married Augusta Iverson on February 27, 1914. Little is known about their courtship and it seems that even where they met cannot be verified. It is known that Augusta was instrumental to Martin's dream. She encouraged him in every way. She often took on jobs to support them financially. Some people believe the Radovons were pioneer people living off the land and having little contact with others. Certainly they spent a great deal of time alone but both interacted with others. August had her jobs, and her friends she visited. She often went to town scheduling her day around the arrival of the mail. There is reports of Augusta traveling to visit relatives. Martin, too, traveled some later in life. He worked with others trying to prove his claims. They may have been independent to a degree but they did require other people.
Tunnel Vision explores the their lives and stories. It talks a little about the beginning of Martin's life but concentrates mainly on his life in America specifically Alaska. You will learn where he and Augusta lived and how he did his prospecting. You will discover his arguments with the different companies who wanted to work with him. He tried many times to convince people what he knew to be true. Not everyone believed him or if they did, they may have lost faith. It is very interesting to read a story of a man who followed his dream his whole life even though he rarely found anything to back up his beliefs. The story was a good one and worth the ready. If you are interested in biographies, this document is for you. The sudoc. number is I 29.2: P 94/6. Stop by and take a look!