Wildwood Wisdom

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Summary: It's the best books on survival in a simple way.
Review: I have read this book houndreds of times between the ages of 10 and 25, at which time I lost the book ( I have been looking for it ever since, a sad loss). Though the illustrations are in black and white only, I found a very simple way to survive in the wilds. With only a minimum of tools or tools created by yourself, this book shows a person how to actually live in the wilds. With a few more tools, anyone could make any of the prodjects in this book. This book also covers food, dressing hides for making clothing, tracking and campsites. I found this book to be one of the most enlightening books I have ever read.

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Summary: The best howto book for outdoorsman ever made
Review: I think this book is a must have for anyone interested in the great out doors. For people who enjoy minimalist camping, this book has great ideas. The illustrations and directions for making stuff are easy to follow.

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Summary: Thee ultimate sourcebook on survial in North America
Review: If you can get your hands on this book it will be worth it. This book contains "lost" information that was used during the early days of American exploration and indian occupation on survival techniques, from making stone knives and tomahawks to leather jerkins and wooden canoes--and more, such as how to use "natural" compasses. Very educational.

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Summary: Diagrams to please
Review: This book is very informative. It touches upon all aspects of survival in the woods. Starting with basics of shelter and the finer details including furniture and tools.

There are many diagrams with patterns and measurements to follow which are easy to duplicate. The techniques in this book would be excellent in teaching a survival class to youth or adults.

There are also many nature craft ideas coming from the Native American background. These ideas would do well in a cultural art class.

I have had the chance to see this book in a previous print which was very old. The newer version is quite like the old one and proves to be just as good.

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Summary: Wildwood Wisdom
Review: This is the first book I took out of a library c.1952. It is still pivitol in the way I think and do things. Jaeger is most entertaining and inspiring. His illustrations are magic. This is the ultimate book on making things for the right reasons.

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Summary: Diagrams to please
Review: This was a great book. It was handed down to me as a child. The information contained is hard to find and extremly useful. A must for everyone interested in surviving and progressing in the wild.

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Summary: The forgoten arts reborn
Review: This was a great book. It was handed down to me as a child. The information contained is hard to find and extremly useful. A must for everyone interested in surviving and progressing in the wild.