The Complete Wilderness Training Book

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Summary: dumb dumb dumb
Review: Advice on the level of "avoid grizzly bears" and "tigers are dangerous predators"-(actual quotes more or less). If this is the level of advice you need, this book is for you. Also recommends catching and eating tuna and marlin when in a jam. Thanks for the info.

Rating:
Summary: dumb dumb dumb
Review: Advice on the level of "avoid grizzly bears" and "tigers are dangerous predators"-(actual quotes more or less). If this is the level of advice you need, this book is for you. Also recommends catching and eating tuna and marlin when in a jam. Thanks for the info.

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Summary: A well written and illustrated guide to the outdoors.
Review: An excellent introduction to the world of the outdoors for all those who have been longing to get back to nature. The superb use of illustrations clearly depict outdoor life. From basic gear to the process of cooking a fish, McManners captures the essence camping in a simple how-to style. Perhaps the only flaw is the book's lack of a section regarding backpacks. Otherwise, a must have for those who are seeking info and advice concerning the outdoors.

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Summary: Save your money for a better book
Review: Like hellcatty from Hong Kong, my version is also called a survival manual. While there is some information of use in the book, in most areas it is sadly lacking (although it has pretty pictures). For example, on page 63, it shows Mr. McManners doing a bow drill fire. I'd sure like to see him do it in person if this photo accurately portrays his technique. Unless he has arms like Lou Ferrigno, that top hand of his is going to be all over the place. Similarly, on the same page, his portrayal of hand drill fire making leaves a lot to be desired. He states that the hand drill fire technique 'only works effectively in hot climates, where the wood is really dry.'
It also works very effectively, at least in my area, in the winter, when it also can be quite dry. His drill also looks somewhat top heavy and unbalanced. Overall, as stated in my title, save your money for a much better book.

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Summary: Good book for beginner
Review: The version I bought has a different book title, which is name 'Hugh McManners Outdoor Survival Guide'. I found the book title is misleading, since the content of the book is not much about 'survival'. The recent book title is much better. This is not a manual,I recommend it to all wilderness training beginner.

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Summary: Good book for beginner
Review: The version I bought has a different book title, which is name 'Hugh McManners Outdoor Survival Guide'. I found the book title is misleading, since the content of the book is not much about 'survival'. The recent book title is much better. This is not a manual,I recommend it to all wilderness training beginner.

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Summary: A top-notch book by a highly qualified author.
Review: This book is magnificent. The author's credentials, always the most important factor, are excellent.The book is loaded with fascinating and indispensable survival techniques. It should be in the library of both beginning and advanced outdoorsmen

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Summary: Excellent Source Book for Survival in Wilderness
Review: This book is very good in that it shows exactly how to survive in the wild with illustrations, not just words. In fact, the book is full of illustrations covering everything from lashing to building shelters to catching fish--and more, showing exactly how it's done with illustrations and photographs along the way.

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Summary: Indespensible
Review: This book is written by someone who really knows how to survive. McManners gives detailed information on the most basic survival techniques and shows the reader how to live in the wild. Being compact, it will remain in my pack as I travel.

Rating:
Summary: Indespensible
Review: This book is written by someone who really knows how to survive. McManners gives detailed information on the most basic survival techniques and shows the reader how to live in the wild. Being compact, it will remain in my pack as I travel.