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Angier, Bradford,

How to stay alive in the woods / - First Black Dog and Leventhal edition. - 315 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Revised edition of: Living off the country. 1956.

pt. 1. Sustenance. Every necessity is free ; Living off the country ; Science of staying alive ; Edible vegetation identification guide ; Go and get it ; Always a way ; No dishes to wash ; Thirst -- pt. 2. Warmth. Facts of lighting fires ; Speaking of warmth ; Shelter for the making ; Wilderness homes ; Choice of clothing ; Keeping covered-- pt. 3. Orientation. Staying found ; Knowing where you are ; Afoot in big country ; Camping and signaling ; Getting out by yourself -- pt. 4. Safety. Keeping out of trouble ; Getting out of trouble ; Emergency aid ; Backwoods medicine ; Survival kit ; Being ready.

Presents a guide to surviving in the wilderness, explaining how to find and prepare plant and animal food, light fires, find or make shelter, stay orientated, avoid trouble, and respond to emergency situations.

ISBN: 1579122213 9781579122218

LCCN: 2001004153

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA303404 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Wilderness survival--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Outdoor life--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Handbooks and manuals.

LC Class. No.: GV200.5 / .A55 2001

Dewey Class. No.: 613.6/9