In very nice condition
£12 + £2.50 p+p
cheque or postal order only please
pm to secure
cheers
Steve
£12 + £2.50 p+p
cheque or postal order only please
pm to secure
cheers
Steve
"Bushcraft" by Richard Graves
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Never heard of this book before, however looking on amazon it is some kind of price? Why?
Is it that good, or just use forums such as this for info?
Is it that good, or just use forums such as this for info?
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I saw the prices on Amazon too, cheapest new copy: £61.95 and anything from £11odd 2nd hand
Actually it didn't really surprise me.
To be honest, there will be many others on here, and indeed elsewhere, who have never heard of the book before either.
For me these days, the most telling and important information is in the introduction by the author himself:
The practice of bushcraft shows many unexpected results. The five senses are sharpened, and consequently the joy of being alive is greater.
The individuals ability to adapt and improvise is developed to a remarkable degree. This in turn leads to increased self-confidence.
Self-confidence, and the ability to adapt to a changing environment and to overcome difficulties, is followed by a rapid improvement in the individuals daily work. this in turn leads to advancement and promotion.
Bushcraft, by developing adaptability, provides a broadening influence, a necessary counter to offset the narrowing influence of modern specialisation.
For this work of bushcraft all that is needed is a sharp cutting implement: a knife, axe or machete. The last is the most useful.
For the the work, dead materials are most suitable.The practice of bushcraft conserves, and does not destroy, wild life.
Richard H. Graves
The Contents:
1. Ropes and Cords
2. Huts and Thatching
3. Campcraft
4. Food and Water
5. Fire Making
6. Knots and Lashing
7. Tracks and Lures
8. Snares and Traps
9. Travel and Gear
10. Time and Direction
I bought my first copy of the book back in 1980/81ish, on the recommendation of our unit survival instructor.
I immediately started to soak it up, sorting out the relevant from the irrelevant as I went, and going back to review the various information as required.
It's served me extremely well ever since. Not only in my voluntary service career but also in my civilian and indeed my home and family life too.
You probably can get whatever information you need about "bushcraft" from here and similar sites
Books like this one however, are in fact where a lot of the information you get on here and similar sites, actually originates
cheers
Steve
I saw the prices on Amazon too, cheapest new copy: £61.95 and anything from £11odd 2nd hand
Actually it didn't really surprise me.
To be honest, there will be many others on here, and indeed elsewhere, who have never heard of the book before either.
For me these days, the most telling and important information is in the introduction by the author himself:
The practice of bushcraft shows many unexpected results. The five senses are sharpened, and consequently the joy of being alive is greater.
The individuals ability to adapt and improvise is developed to a remarkable degree. This in turn leads to increased self-confidence.
Self-confidence, and the ability to adapt to a changing environment and to overcome difficulties, is followed by a rapid improvement in the individuals daily work. this in turn leads to advancement and promotion.
Bushcraft, by developing adaptability, provides a broadening influence, a necessary counter to offset the narrowing influence of modern specialisation.
For this work of bushcraft all that is needed is a sharp cutting implement: a knife, axe or machete. The last is the most useful.
For the the work, dead materials are most suitable.The practice of bushcraft conserves, and does not destroy, wild life.
Richard H. Graves
The Contents:
1. Ropes and Cords
2. Huts and Thatching
3. Campcraft
4. Food and Water
5. Fire Making
6. Knots and Lashing
7. Tracks and Lures
8. Snares and Traps
9. Travel and Gear
10. Time and Direction
I bought my first copy of the book back in 1980/81ish, on the recommendation of our unit survival instructor.
I immediately started to soak it up, sorting out the relevant from the irrelevant as I went, and going back to review the various information as required.
It's served me extremely well ever since. Not only in my voluntary service career but also in my civilian and indeed my home and family life too.
You probably can get whatever information you need about "bushcraft" from here and similar sites
Books like this one however, are in fact where a lot of the information you get on here and similar sites, actually originates
cheers
Steve
Well I've pm'd hammy back but had no reply so far
Steve
PS: Just thinking; It's ideal for Scouts & Cadets
Steve
PS: Just thinking; It's ideal for Scouts & Cadets
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Okay, sorry Hammy but no reply to either of my two pm's, so I'm letting the book go to g4ghb
PM on its way g4.
cheers
Steve
PM on its way g4.
cheers
Steve
Pm replied to, worry not, I've another copy
Still waiting for a reply from g4ghb now
Oh lordy
cheers
Steve
Still waiting for a reply from g4ghb now
Oh lordy
cheers
Steve
Would have been nice to have a hard copy of this great book . It is on the internet both in website and PDF form and I have found it to be a great guide.
. It is on the internet both in website and PDF form and I have found it to be a great guide.
