There is this trilogy of Dick Proenneke documentaries from his time in the 60s in Alaska, where he builds an awesome log cabin with minimal tools and maximal skill (he was a carpenter.) I strongly recommend the DVD set even if you are not building a small cabin like he did.

Here's a preview of his construction technique, he makes things look so easy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss