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A fully illustrated wilderness survival guide perfect for seasoned and novice outdoors enthusiasts alike. Here, in one essential volume, are the basics of wilderness survival. The most ancient and important skills, preserved for generations, are presented in a simple, easy-to-use format with clear illustrations and instructions. A complete must-have companion to the great outdoors. * How to build natural shelters in plains, woods, or deserts * How to get safe drinking water from plants, trees, the sun, or Earth Herself * How to make fire without matches and maintain it in any weather * How to find, stalk, kill, and prepare animals for food * The "big four" edible plants, and hundreds of others useful for both nutrition and medicine TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES: America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.… (más)
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"My students speak of learning to observe more closely; of getting back to the forests as simple and free people; of living in harmony with nature; and most of all, of building a confidence and security for their families that is not dependent on outside events. Yet there is no simple and comprehensive series of books which can teach them how to do these things. It is because of this need that I have decided to write a four-volume series of Survival School Handbooks."
Tom Brown, Jr.
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TOM BROWN'S DEDICATION: To my dad, Tom Brown, my first and most loving teacher.
BRANDT MORGAN'S DEDICATION: To Charlie Johnson for his generosity and enduring friendship.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO: Melinda Denton, Loren Foss, Marc Schmitt, Ivan Doig, Jean Bryant, Arthur and Ruth Morgan, Rose Ann Cattolico, Dave Boyd, Michelle Kaestner, Lee Hillman, Rob Traver, Paul Brown, Al Moser, Frank and Karen Sherwood, Rob Sherwood, Lou Green, Craig Hook, Neil McKee, Paula and Randy Miller, Laurie Serianni, Wayne and Linda Blais, Jim Spina, Joe McDonald, Eric Heline, Steve Lee, John McCoy, Bob Dickson, Dick and Vicki Mills, (Haioka) Ralph Panaro, Bill Leavens, Gary Eiff, John Roman, Mac C. Oreiro, Jr., Pacific Northwest Tracker Association, Debbie Skougstad, Ann Hessel, Shannon Whalen and Trip Becker and all my former students for their expertise, dedication, field testing, and making the term brotherhood a reality.
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Every year the number of people using North America's wilderness areas is increasing.
A fully illustrated wilderness survival guide perfect for seasoned and novice outdoors enthusiasts alike. Here, in one essential volume, are the basics of wilderness survival. The most ancient and important skills, preserved for generations, are presented in a simple, easy-to-use format with clear illustrations and instructions. A complete must-have companion to the great outdoors. * How to build natural shelters in plains, woods, or deserts * How to get safe drinking water from plants, trees, the sun, or Earth Herself * How to make fire without matches and maintain it in any weather * How to find, stalk, kill, and prepare animals for food * The "big four" edible plants, and hundreds of others useful for both nutrition and medicine TOM BROWN'S FIELD GUIDES: America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.