The classic book about survival skills just got better! "Bradford Angier might well call himself 'The Master Backwoodsman.'"--Field & Stream For every outdoors person, there may come a time when you will need to know how to stay alive in the backcountry. Author Bradford Angier and editor Maryann Karinch present a broad selection of field-tested skills with easy-to-follow instructions conveyed in clear and concise language. From building fires and constructing shelters to coping with heat and surviving in the cold, Basic Wilderness Survival Skills offers all the information needed in one handy guide. Both practical and fun, and featuring numerous helpful illustrations throughout, this is the ideal companion for naturalists, lovers of the outdoors, hunters, hikers, wildlife photographers, and anyone else who wants to live a little closer to nature. * Shelter Building * Safety and First Aid * Fire Building * Foraging, Hunting, and Fishing * And much more.