Eustace Conway is a Columbia, South Carolina-born American naturalist best known for being the subject of a book written by Elizabeth Gilbert entitled “The Last American Man”. Born in 1961, Eustache is also featured in the show “Mountain Men” which airs on the History channel. A naturalist as well as an educator, Eustace has been in his field for more than three decades.
One of the popular personality whose life has been documented in several books and television programs, how rich is Eustace Conway as of now? As of early 2016, Eustace counts his net worth at the amount of $200,000. Obviously, his unusual lifestyle which has attracted many books and TV shows based around him is what has been significant in adding to his net worth. Adding to this, his own involvement in his profession as a naturalist and educator has been helpful in amassing this wealth.
Eustace Conway Net Worth $200,000
Raised in Columbia, Eustace was always enticed by the natural lifestyle, and began exploring forests when he was only twelve years old. Eventually, he moved out at the age of seventeen to live permanently in the woods. During this time, he hiked the Appalachian Trail and crossed the United States from Atlantic to Pacific on horseback. This adventure was featured in the radio show “This American Life” in the episode of “Adventures In Simple Life”, which aired some recordings taped by Eustace as he ventured along. Since then, Eustace’s life and journeys have been documented and aired in several projects, all of which have contributed to his net worth.
In 2003, Eustace’s life was featured in a documentary film “Full Circle: A Life Story Of Eustace Conway”. Meanwhile, Eustace attended Appalachian State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and English, and began working as a naturalist and educator in different parts of America. Later, in 2012, his life was again captured on camera and he became one of the four featured characters for the documentary film “Reconvergence”. Along with this, Eustace featured in other television shows including a history channel series “Mountian Men”. Obviously, these appearances on television have been significant in adding to his wealth.
Along with this, Eustace’s life has also inspired several books such as “The Last American Man” written by Elizabeth Gilbert. As the owner of Turtle Island Preserve located in Boone, North Carolina, he lives on this1000 acres of land by himself. Needless to say, this inspiring personality has been earning from his love towards nature and his natural living style. In 2012, Eustace again came to media attention when Turtle Island was forced to shut down as the primitive buildings did not comply with council building codes, and Conway appeared in court against this incident. Later, the decision was made in favour of Eustace and the land and buildings now belong to him.
As of early 2016, this naturalist has been enjoying living his life in his own conditions, apparently living a solitary existence near to nature. Moreover, his present net worth of $200,000 has been catering to his daily life in every way possible.
