Wilderness Survival

Paperback

Main Details

Title Wilderness Survival
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gregory J. Davenport
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:291
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 140
Category/GenreOutdoor survival skills
ISBN/Barcode 9780811732925
ClassificationsDewey:796.5
Audience
General
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations 15 b/w photos & 100 illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Stackpole Books
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publication Date 1 February 2006
Publication Country United States

Description

With concise explanations and detailed illustrations, survival expert Gregory Davenport covers the five basic elements of survival - personal protection, signalling, finding food and water, travel, and health - providing the reader with complete information on how to stay calm and alive until rescue arrives. It is completely updated with information on keeping yourself safe and healthy in the wilderness. It is a comprehensive, well-organised, and user-friendly guide to staying alive in the backcountry.

Author Biography

Gregory Davenport, a former USAF Survival Instructor, is the founding member of Simply Survival, a wilderness education program based in Stevenson, Washington. He has consulted or appeared on 48 Hours, BBC, NBC Nightly News, CBS News, ABC PrimeTime Thursday, and Outdoor Life Network.

Reviews

"A must-read for anyone who goes outdoors. Informative and captivating. It covers the principles of survival better than any book I have read..." -- Captain Scott O'Grady, Survivor, Bosnia.