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This was a great book. I have yet to put the information presented to use, but I feel confident that I have absorbed some very useful knowledge, not the least of which was the making of cordage (which I actually have done.you can do it on your first try).Check it out. It provides a solid introduction to several key primitive skill areas. I especially enjoyed the section on brain-tan buckskin. You'll probably like it. At the very least it makes a great reference book of skills that could some day come in very handy.
This book is just as advertised -- a great how too, with many pictures. I'm still looking for that perfect wilderness living book, where the authors don't expect their reader to live quite so radically, but this is a great addition to the bookshelf of the dedicated survivalist.Now, someone write a great survival book that takes into account the fact that we can GLEAN all sorts of tools, utensils, etc., from stuff already existing, and that we DON'T have to reinvent the wheel to live off the land.
While it doesn't have as much breadth as other great books on the subject (Namely "How to Stay Alive in the Woods" by Bradford Angier and "SAS Survival Handbook" by John Wiseman) -- it covers each of its topics in much more depth. The photos are excellent, and the writing style is both entertaining and informative. The sections on the primitive bow and fire-by-friction are especially excellent.Highly recommended.
The author makes very few assumptions and takes you through the natural syrvival step by step. This book was simply written for beginners who want advanced knowledge. My compliments to the author, it was worth every penny. I combined it with the SAS in any climate book and I think most every situation is now covered. The author explains where he went wrong in the process to help you avoid the same mistakes. Photos (lots and lots) are Black and white and some could be better but I learned more from this book than any other I've read. I know where to set up camp, how to light the fire, how to catch the food, how to prepare the food, how to preserve the food and how to make clothing out of the leftovers.
This book contains a lot of good information, not just for surviving a few days lost in the wilds but for an extended life long experiance, living as our hunter/gatherer ancesters did for thousands of years, long before our modern world removed the man from the wilds. A handy book to carry with you on the weekend hunting trip, camping or just traveling crosscountry. When things don't go as planned and giving up is not an option, a few good survival techniques is the best backup you can have.
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