Leo T. reviewed on + 1775 more book reviews
Upon arrival at the ranch (in Gray's Harbor County)mostly surrounded by seventy year old second-growth timber in June 1955, my dad reminded me (age 8) to walk downstream if I ever became lost. Mr. Angier offers a great deal more good advice on avoiding problems with everything from wolves (they are cautious but sometimes curious) to insects (overall more dangerous than the fauna). All kinds of woodcraft are explained, as well as 'staying found' in the first place and useful tools to include in your pack and pockets. Survival in all seasons and terrains is discussed. Notably bad decsions are cited such as crossing a road in 1950's Alaska to continue to seek help in the bush (when there were very few roads) and wise moves such as walking along a disused road that served a now abandoned farm (it will eventually connect with a road in use). It is well written, timeless, except for the modern gear that is now available. No index.
