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The Wilderness Survival Handbook: A Practical, All-Season Guide to Short-Trip...

by Fry, Alan | PB | Acceptable
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Binding
Paperback
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Product Group
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ISBN
9780312147631
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312147635
ISBN-13
9780312147631
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87063

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Wilderness Survival Handbook : A Practical, All-Season Guide to Short-Trip Preparation and Survival Techniques for Hikers, Skiers, Backpackers, Canoeists, Snowmobilers, Travellers in Light Aircraft-And Anyone Stranded in the Outdoors
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Topic
Outdoor Skills
Features
Revised
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Author
Alan Fry
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-024863
Reviews
"This detailed, amply illustrated guide...[is] a very worthwhile, practical volume for all outdoor enthusiasts." --Publishers Weekly "A concise, all-seasons summary of what you need to know before you get in trouble." --Popular Mechanics "Full of common sense and clever, clearly illustrated ideas for coping in sudden and potentially dangerous situations." --Terry Burns, CBC Radio "This book awakens us to the realization that some extra knowledge can go a long way to ensure survival with safety, comfort, and, well, frankly-style." --Canadian Geographic, "This detailed, amply illustrated guide...[is] a very worthwhile, practical volume for all outdoor enthusiasts." -- Publishers Weekly "A concise, all-seasons summary of what you need to know before you get in trouble." -- Popular Mechanics "Full of common sense and clever, clearly illustrated ideas for coping in sudden and potentially dangerous situations." --Terry Burns, CBC Radio "This book awakens us to the realization that some extra knowledge can go a long way to ensure survival with safety, comfort, and, well, frankly-style." -- Canadian Geographic
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
613.69
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Outdoor enthusiasts can easily be caught unaware by accidental injury, equipment failure, climate changes such as rain or snow, and other unexpected situations. In a clear, concise style Alan Fry covers what people need to know before starting out, including:-Choosing the appropriate clothing and footwear - Starting and managing fire-Building emergency shelter-Administering first aid-Obtaining water and food-Signaling for help-Staying calm until help arrivesThis revised edition of Wilderness Survival Handbook reflects the best of both modern information and native lore from Fry's decades of living and travelling in the outdoors.
LC Classification Number
GV200.5.F79 1996

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