Outdoor survival skills Books

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Ecotourism is becoming very popular worldwide. Getting deep in nature and pushing yourself to new limits will help you rediscover what you thought you lost. In California, it is very diverse with mountains, deserts, caves, and a network of rivers. It...

The intention of this book is to help you get started in bow hunting. Plain and simple information designed to help you become a successful bow hunter.

Many of our long-held beliefs about living in desert climates have been made obsolete in recent years. Recent scientific studies on water and heat exchanged in the human body make the old desert theories about thirst and ancient ideas on desert travel...

Originally published in the early 1900s. A fascinating record of some of the more secret ways and knowledge of country folk and the countless simple matters so often overlooked, which make going about the countryside the most delightful and abiding of...

Experiences in nature are now recognised as being fundamental to human health and well-being. Physical activity in nature has been posited as an important well-being facilitator because the presence of nature augments the benefits of physical activity...

First published in 1873, Forest and Stream was the premier magazine for outdoors enthusiasts in the United States. Its pages were filled with articles on hunting, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities, as well as news and commentary on...

Pat Neal has a problem. It's not gambling, drinking, or sex. His addiction comes in the form of the salmon and steelhead that swim in the rainforest rivers of the Olympic Peninsula. As a child, he was diagnosed with a severe case of fishing attention...

You can Survive and Succeed Magnificently in Summer CampThe Ultimate Camp Counselor Manual will serve as your road map to ease you along the often bumpy, unpaved and pothole-filled highway to successful camp experiences with happy, well-behaved,...

Unwind and connect with nature on your next camping trip with this comprehensive guide to canoeing and camping. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned outdoorsman, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to make the most of your...

Verlen Kruger and Steve Landick came up with the idea of a canoe trip that would surpass all others, and they did it. Paddling their canoes or carrying them on the connecting land passages, they toured North America, from Montana to Manhattan, from New...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Army version "Map Reading and Land Navigation" is the simplest and most straightforward explanation of how to get around with just a compass and a map. This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass.

IBIZA, als Partyinsel verschrien, ist ein Geheimtipp für Kletterer.Mit gut 600 Routen in 20 Klettergebieten zählt Ibiza zwar nicht zu den großen, doch die Kletterrouten sind hier garantiert nicht überlaufen und abgegriffen. In wunderbarer, abgelegener...

The most comprehensive guidebook ever for hiking the entire Columbia River Gorge. Includes trails not found in any other book as well as color photographs and topographic maps.

"Adventures in Woodcraft" contains a fantastic collection of nature stories and studies by various authors. Written almost exclusively by people involved with the Girl Guide and Boy Scout Associations, this vintage book is highly recommended for lovers...

"A Nature Puzzle Book" is a charming volume full of answers to some of nature's 'mysteries', including why birds sing, what actually happens in a bee-hive, and so on. Written by an experienced nature writer, this volume is highly recommended for those...

This classic book offers the reader advice and instructions on how to best appreciate nature, the countryside, and walking in the Great Outdoors. It aims to enlighten the reader as to what to look out for and how to identify various things ranging from...

“Life of the Wayside and Woodland” is a vintage guide to 'woodcraft', the knowledge and understanding of woodland countryside and its animal inhabitants. It aims to present the reader with suggestions for the methods of studying nature as a whole,...

"Angling Done Here! A Strictly Veracious History" is a novel by W. Carter Platts. The story is set in Yorkshire, England and centres around the interesting fishing experiences had by the various characters. This entertaining book is highly recommended...

The Kid Looks Back is a collection of sixty-eight stories that cover a wide range of topics. I hope that his book will be a gentle hiding place where you can go to get away from something, return to something or go where you have never been. Some of...

This is the journey that saw Kate and Hugh step outside their comfort zone in every respect. Ditching jobs, saying goodbye to family in Sydney, and reducing their belongings to what fit on a 13m sailing boat. It was a huge leap of faith for a new couple...

This collection of 50 stories is truly charming. These funny accounts are a very easy, comfortable read. The author relates these personal experiences in a most heartwarming way. The lessons learned shared in this book reveal wonderful insights and...

This book is the Second Edition of The Jamaican Firearm User's Guide. It was produced to fill the need of proper education and training for licenced firearm holders in Jamaica in particular and across the world as a whole. This knowledge is meant only...

If you have ever wanted to move effortlessly and get the most from your hard-won climbing fitness, this is the guide you've been waiting for.Getting better at rock climbing doesn't have to be about strength, endurance, flexibility or hours spent on...

2020 was a year of change. Caught between occupations and a global pandemic, 24-year-old Joe Jackson decided to write an essay for every fly-fishing trip he took. And just like the fishing itself, these essays drift from the metaphysical to the wholly...

A Comprehensive Handbook on Historic Army Canvas Tent Setup, Maintenance, and CareBuild your library with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Repair of Tents, Canvas, and Webbing - FM 10-16 US Army War...

Many non-campers hold irrational fears that tent camping is an uncomfortable and even dangerous activity. But author Frazier Douglass knows from experience that living in a public campground several days or weeks can be a very safe and comfortable...

The pages of this book have captured, distilled, and illuminated the wonders of the wild lands and the whitetails that haunt them, the other creatures that render the swamps magical and intriguing, and the quiet thump of a bow and hiss of an arrow...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

33+1x La Réunion ist ein etwas anderer Reiseführer. Kurz und anschaulich beschriebene Ziele mit den nötigen Hintergrundinformationen, illustriert mit farbenfrohen Fotocollagen, am Ende schwarzweiße Impressionen, die zeigen, dass die bunte Insel auch in...

One of the First Manuals on Car Camping and Recreational VehiclesThis deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Elon Jessup's historic The Motor Camping Book is full of classic tips and methods for making the most out of your car camping and...

The Very First 1911 Version of the Canadian Boy Scout Handbook!This deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Lord Robert Baden-Powell’s The Canadian Boy Scout is the first 1911 version of the scout handbook for scouts in Canada. Full of knowledge and...

A Timeless Manual for Camp Life and Essential Woods SkillsThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Elmer Kreps’ Woodcraft is full of delightful “primitive” outdoors skills and tips for turning your campsite into the perfect wilderness...

A Sourcebook For Bored Kids And Adults Alike!This deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of “Uncle Dan” Beard’s Field And Forest Handy Book is sure to fill the heads of any avid outdoorsperson, camper, or scout with its many ideas! Despite being...

Tips and Tricks for Life on the Trail!This reprint edition of the classic Camp and Trail Methods by Elmer Kreps brings to light many of the old-time tricks and traditional ways of the woods that some of the more comprehensive instruction manuals leave...

This book, which contains instructions on how to cope with survival problems written by people who have actually lived under survival conditions, tells the main things that a man should know about living in uncivilized regions of the Arctic.This book...

Filled with pictures and diagrams, the book describes how to construct shelters, snares and fishnets. It details how to light a campfire, cook wild flora and fauna and recognize harmful plants and animals. This book is a must for hunters, campers, hikers...

Since the last wild bison found refuge on the back of a nickel, the public image of natural Kansas has progressed from Great American Desert to dust bowl to flyover country that has been landscaped, fenced, and farmed. But look a little harder, George...

Get excited about the colorful history of America's most popular sport, even if you don't know the first thing about football...Football is one of the great American pastimes.From the Super Bowl to the Thanksgiving game, millions of families gather...

Learn to master your map and compass with expert soldier knowledge!Enjoy this unabridged, high-quality Doublebit 1993 Historic Edition reprint of Map Reading and Land Navigation, US Department of The Army Field Manual FM 21-26 (now presently published as...

2015 Reprint of 1945 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. If you want to build your own fireplace, or your own cabin in the woods with its wood-burning fireplaces, this book contains cabin...