Bushcraft

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The Mailman just delivered my copy of Bushcraft by Ray Mears.Though this is a great book it seems to deal more with survival in the jungle,desert and arctic regions.Interesting as it is,I am looking for something that deals more with the things I would encounter in the areas I spend my outdoor time in.I am in the mountains of Georgia and Tennessee.No desert,no jungle.Just the Appalacian Mountains.Are there any books that any of you know of that lean towards this type of setting.Something that deals more with the wilderness than the far away jungles and such.
 
I think you should be able to apply some of the knowledge and techniques from that book to situations in your area. Survival is preparedness of the mind as well as skills learned, try to gleen as much info from whatever you read or schools you attend then apply it to your area.
 
Some days ago I got the same book. The most techniques can be adapted for your area. If it works in the arctic, you can use it at your place too.
The most stuff sounds like he tried it in real world situations for himself. The fire section is well written and good illustrated. I like the description of the different kinds of wood and their usefulness for starting and sustaining fires. I read some books of authors who never left their homes, (rub two sticks together, fire will start sometime...) I think you can tell from their style of writing. They dont state clearly how to use a certain technique like the firedrill.

It is a good book to introduce somebody to the survival area. There are not enough good books on this stuff available.
Regards
Hans
 
Camping and Bushcraft, by Horace Kephart..written when he lived around Bryson City ,N.C
 
I know there is alot to be learned from Ray's book.I guess I am just looking some more book's on this topic.

Ravenn,do you know where I can find a copy of this book?

Thank's
 
Booger I found a copy on ebay last year it's a good book. Maybe you can check there.
 
Nothing beats hands-on testing of whatever you read! I used to spend about 2 weeks a month, or more, far away from anyone else. I developed a substantial library and spent an hour or so most days TESTING the things I read about.

MOST of the things I read about were not easy or in some cases possible or useful when put to the test. However, from a very large collection of books and a lot of practical experience I fould the things that I like, that work, that work for me and that are worth considering...

I suggest that you start a SECTIONS of your personal library for "survival and outdoors books" and take one, after having read it, with you each time you go out.

Here is a short list of books that are usual and ordinary:
http://www.survival-center.com/dl-list/dl1-toc.htm

I prefer all of Tom Browns books to most others:
http://www.trackerschool.com/

Here are some things as well:
http://www.primitiveways.com/pt-books.html

A good size shopping list of books:
http://www.bbsportsman.com/books/surviv.htm

All or any of the books by Bradford Angier are excellent and here are those and more:
http://www.survival-center.com/books/survbook.htm

These, above, will get you started but again... check out each thing, try it yourself, TEST...

Sure, I've made fire many ways; but I carry a couple of Bics and a piece of magnesium.
 
Booger.
I got mine from Barnes and Noble Books, also try Borders..
It's actually two books in one, runs about 15.00. I think you .ll like it.
Following the thread trend.. nothing teaches like hands on. Read the book, check out some outdoor fourms ( I recomend Randall Adventures and Training's forum, and check out Hoodoo's Outdoor survival forum on KF). don';t try and take up the entire field at once. Pick one or two areas, research. Grab your stuff, head for the bushes..and most importantly..Enjoy...
 
Ray has done several hour long TV specials for BBC in the UK, great programmes :D They may be avaliable on video ;)
 
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