This unique book addresses the basic survival skills needed to keep you alive and healthy in the woods, suburbs, and city. Each chapter focuses on a primary area of concern–water, fire, food, shelter, clothing, tools, and weapons–describing in detail practices applicable to all environments. This one-of-a-kind guide provides real solutions to life-threatening situations caused by natural or man-made disasters, as well as the challenges encountered by anyone who wants to live more independently from modern systems, for a few days or a lifetime.
About the Author
Christopher Nyerges has instructed thousands of children and adults, on field trips, lectures, and classes in ethno-botany, on basic survival and living skills for both wilderness and the urban environment through his School of Self-Reliance. His books include Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants (1556523440), Extreme Simplicity (1890132365), and Testing Your Outdoor Survival Skills (0960 (more…)