Published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, NY, 2001
ISBN 10: 1579122213 ISBN 13: 9781579122218
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Jack Doherty (illustrator). A classic survival guide; green vinyl faux- buckram w/orange titles; 315 clean, unmarked pages; owner's insc. 5th printing.
Published by Black Dog & Leventhal, New York, New York, 2001
ISBN 10: 1579122213 ISBN 13: 9781579122218
Seller: Keener Books (Member IOBA), Menomonee Falls, WI, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Illustrated by Jack Doherty (illustrator). First Edition: Sixth Printing. 315 pages: 5.5 x 9.5 in.: 2.6: KB#016437: Originally published as LIVING OFF THE COUNTRY in 1956. Boards are pebbled dark green, with orange lettering on front and spine. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Book has a 24-page color insert of "Edible Vegetation Identification Guide". "A practical, readable and indispensable guide for anyone venturing into the wilderness, this is a book that should be in every survival kit. Broken down into four essential sections, Sustenance, Warmth, Orientation and Safety, this enlightening manual reveals how to catch game without a gun, what plants to eat (full-color illustrations of these make identification simple), how to build a warm shelter, make clothing, protect yourself and signal for help. Detailed illustrations and expanded instructions offer crucial information at a glance, making How to Stay Alive in the Woods truly a lifesaver." : B&W Illustrations.