Every possible item of information for the outdoor
person in one small pocket sized book.
Don't be put off by the title,
this pocket book is not just intended for mountaineers,
Arctic explorers and military survivalists. The information
it contains is equally suitable for the walker or cyclist,
both at home and on holiday abroad.
Even if you are familiar with survival techniques,
this publication has many sections of reference that
could prove invaluable in an emergency situation.
Even with over 380 pages, this book
manages to contain an incredible amount of subjects.
The first section covers the basics of survival, how
to be prepared and what equipment every 'explorer'
should have to hand.
Other sections include; camp craft, map reading and
navigating, rescue, disaster strategies and survival
in different climates.
The main section concerned with the less adventurous
amongst us include; food and health. These two section
alone account for nearly one third of the book.
Food
The food section offers good pictorial identification
of the many poisonous plants and animals together
with examples of what can be eaten from nature's kitchen.
Trees, fungi, desert plants, tropical plants, seashore
plants, its all there.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have
no alternative but to live off the land then information
on animals and their capture and also fish and fishing
should prove useful.
Health
Everything imaginable is here, from minor first aid
treatment to emergency childbirth.
The section on medicinal plants should prove interesting
for those who prefer, or are only able to gain relief
from natural sources.
Specific hazards related to different climates, such
as extreme cold or heat exhaustion are described together
with the appropriate action to be taken.
Poisonous animals such as snakes, spiders and fish
are also covered along with where to expect them and
what the likely reaction would be to a bite.
