Got this off eBay, good evening's read. The author, Archie Hill, spends three autumn months living in the forest on a large country estate, no contact with other humans. Brought with him a change of clothes, tent, billy can, some matches and a lighter, an air rifle, a bowie knife and a folder. Got hold of some snare wire from the gamekeeper's shed. Basically fed himself from the land, also lots of musings on Life, The Universe and Everything, with lots of memories of his childhood in the pre-war depression and how he learned to poach.
So just the book for those of us who dream of throwing off the shackles of every day life. This book is in good condition so I'd like to sell it on, but I thought it'd be a bit of payback to spread it around a bit before then. It's not an expensive book, cost about a tenner, but I'd like to keep it in saleable condition to make my money back, so some rules:
You've got to be a full member.
You get the book for a week and then pass it on to the next person on the list, whether or not you've read it.
The book gets posted in a jiffy bag.
When you pass it on, at the very least get proof of posting, if not recorded delivery.
Please post in this thread when you've received it, and when you've posted it.
If it inspires you to spend three months living in the forest, we want a good thread with pics!
So names please, and PM me with your address ta.
So just the book for those of us who dream of throwing off the shackles of every day life. This book is in good condition so I'd like to sell it on, but I thought it'd be a bit of payback to spread it around a bit before then. It's not an expensive book, cost about a tenner, but I'd like to keep it in saleable condition to make my money back, so some rules:
You've got to be a full member.
You get the book for a week and then pass it on to the next person on the list, whether or not you've read it.
The book gets posted in a jiffy bag.
When you pass it on, at the very least get proof of posting, if not recorded delivery.
Please post in this thread when you've received it, and when you've posted it.
If it inspires you to spend three months living in the forest, we want a good thread with pics!
So names please, and PM me with your address ta.