How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere | 
 enlarge | Author: Bradford Angier
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 10995
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 5.6 x 1.7
ISBN: 1579122213
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.69
UPC: 768821222130
EAN: 9781579122218
ASIN: 1579122213
Publication Date: November 1, 2001
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Rosehips, rich in vitamin C, will remedy scurvy. Poplar, red cedar, elm, and willow are preferable for friction fires. If stuck on a flat, shelterless desert, dig a shallow pit (east-west) to lie in; even a few feet can result in a 100-degree temperature change. This is the sort of information outdoor enthusiasts will find in Bradford Angier's classic guide to survival in the wilderness. Divided into four parts (sustenance, warmth, orientation, safety), How To Stay Alive in the Woods is packed with woodcraft tips and age-old tricks--and it's packable as well, so don't leave home without it.
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HOW TO STAY ALIVE IN THE WOODS is a practical, readable-and potentially indispensable-manual for anyone venturing into the great outdoors. Broken down into four essential sections, Sustenance, Warmth, Orientation and Safety, this enlightening guide reveals how to catch game without a gun, what plants to eat (full-color illustrations of these make identification simple), how to build a warm shelter, make clothing, protect yourself and signal for help. Detailed illustrations and expanded instructions, newly commissioned for this deluxe edition, offer crucial information at a glance, making How to Stay Alive in the Woods truly a lifesaver. A sturdy, durable rubber cover with Dayglo type protects this must-have from the elements.
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 Good introduction to survival skills November 11, 2008
J. Taylor (Bonners Ferry, ID)
It is impossible to teach people "How to Stay Alive in The Woods" in one book -- especially one that is as small as this one. But Angier does a very good job of covering some of the fundamentals and pointing you to areas that will later need further study. This is one of the first of many "survival skills" books that I have read and is generally the one that I recommend people read first (that or the "SAS Survival" book by Wiseman, which is also pretty good)
highly recommended ...
 A little outdated, but contains some solid tips. October 6, 2008
Gloria Pike (Indiana, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First off, it's important for the potential buyer to realize that this book was written in the 1950's.
This is a handy book - if you already have some experience with the out-of-doors. The author assumes some familiarity with roughing it on the part of the reader, and does not give in-depth instructions on some survival skills such as procuring food - making this book less than ideal for the rank beginner. However, there are plenty of valuable tips and skills outlined in this book that it would be good for the beginner to learn - and this book can serve as a starting point for figuring out which skills you need to learn more about! This book is not nearly as in-depth as the U.S. Army Survival Manual - it's not designed for anything like the same purpose, however. The author stresses preparedness, common sense, and choosing the proper gear to carry with you while trekking in the wilderness. This book is more of an overview of important things to consider for your survival, not an instruction manual.
This book was written in the 1950's, so some of the instructions (particularly for medical supplies and other kit) are a bit out of date, but there is plenty of timeless, common sense advice at hand. I found the information on finding one's direction and not getting lost in the first place to be quite useful - but understand that this book was written in a different time, and for a different audience than today's casual hiker or vacationer.
This book focuses mainly on survival in the North - i.e. the Canadian wilderness, but there are some tips on survival in desert climates, as well.
There are probably better manuals out there for practical survival skills, and this book suffers from a lack of clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, But much of this lore comes straight from those who truly DID have to survive in the woods - trappers, prospectors, and the independent spirits who simply wanted a simpler way of life. I think this book is mainly useful as a general work on the subject of survival - and it does give you an interesting insight into how old-timers managed to live off the land in days gone by.
But with a little brains and common sense most of the tricks in this book can be adapted to different types of terrain, vegetation, and climate, and outdated survival kit items can be substituted with more modern ones.
Not a must-have book, in my opinion, as there are better survival guides out there these days, but it was an interesting read and does contain some solid tips for survival, I think.
How to Stay Alive in the Woods July 7, 2008
Sam Adams (Minnesota. USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was originally published in 1956 under the title Living Off the Country: How to Stay Alive in the Woods. The copy my review is based upon was printed in 1969.
The author's intention is to explain how to survive in the wilderness under dire circumstances. Game laws and cultural or personal taboos might need be to be set aside. You eat what you can to survive. You start a fire and build a shelter from the materials at hand.
The book is divided into four parts: sustenance, warmth, orientation, and safety. The most enduringly useful section is, I believe, part three, on orientation. The first two chapters of safety precautions in part four are also good. In the final two chapters of the book, the author discusses the value and contents of a "survival kit", which, although motivated by somewhat different concerns, is very similar to the current notion of the "bug out bag" (BOB) widely discussed in various online forums.
If you enjoy older books in this genre, as I do, this is probably a classic of its kind. But if you're looking for comprehensive or current advise and instruction on wilderness survival or primitive living skills, this book is not a good choice.
HTSAITW vs Army survival manual February 2, 2008
J. Cameron (East Coast USA)
Since i have both this book and the US Army survival manual (albeit the 70's version) I can say prefer this book more. The illustrations are easier to understand. the information is in greater detail and while others are saying that the writing style is antiquated I think it brings a fresh perspective and is actually fun to read.
One of the reviews I read spoke of the author making it sound like fun to get stuck in the wilderness and I have to agree.
The information is practical, the plant illustrations are in color and easy to identify, and I would not replace this book with any other (in my survival kit).
It is a good read with good info.
a fabulous base for exploring... January 18, 2008
D. McIntyre (Homewood, IL United States)
my father gave me his copy of this book when i was in college. he was a camp director in his youth and while times were different then (they taught kids how to 'live off the land' by catching their own dinner) i am still able to share many of this books teaching with my own campers in today's much reserved society.
angier has found a balance of the science of each topic mixed with easy to use tips or diagrams (although limited in the old copy that i have) so he connects with people who learn in different ways.
this book gets you excited about exploring the wilderness and trying new things rather than leaning on one style. i will be passing this book onto my nephews or niece when they're ready, too! it crosses curious generations that easily...
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