Wildwood Wisdom

[PhilParry]

Wildwood Wisdom by Ellsworth Jaeger



Has anyone got the above book? How doe sit compare to Bushcraft by Mors ?

All info appreciated!

Phil

 

[Stuart]

Wildwood Wisdom is a superb book, not stictly because of what it teaches but because of what it inspires in the reader in the way of ideas.

as for a comparison to 'Bushcraft', you simply can't compare them on any level.

if I had to have one I would have mors kochanski's 'Bushcraft', it provides the foundation on which all other bushcraft knowleadge can be built.

get both if you can and if you enjoy 'bushcraft' come to the Bushmoot next month and meet Mors in person

 

[OldJimbo]

It's a great book despite the fact that the coverage is extremely wide. Everything from how to load a packhorse to canoing. I'd agree that it's an inspirational book - and one that I wouldn't want to do without.

 

[ilovemybed]

Wildwood wisdom is definitely written in a more romantic style, while Mors's book is more a reference manual.
I love the little caricatures in WW though!
It's got loads of little projects and things in it - more for anachronism than specifically for practical use, but still a good workout for your skills.
I think it's also a lot more focused on American frontier type woodcraft too.

Go on, Buy it!

 

[jdlenton]

All the above i love this book and dip into it regularly if i need i few new ideas that i haven't tried.

James

 

[Wayne]

Wildwood Wisdom is one of my favourite bushcraft books. Plenty of treasures lurk within its depths waiting to be discovered.

Buy it.

 

[ScottC]

Yes great book, seems to have more of a focus on mountain man, native american skills etc and has lots of useful info. Was written in the early 1940's I believe so some of the info is abit outdated (like the stuff on clothing) but is a great read nonetheless.

 

[Hoodoo]

Yes great book, seems to have more of a focus on mountain man, native american skills etc and has lots of useful info. Was written in the early 1940's I believe so some of the info is abit outdated (like the stuff on clothing) but is a great read nonetheless.

I thought bushcraft was all about being outdated.

 

[ScottC]

True, don't think I'd be too comfortable in breeches and wool shirts these days though!

 

[sodajoe]

I have a first edition

Just thought I might share that with you for no other reason than to brag.

 

[sodajoe]

By the way Phil, I see you have the front cover of Wolf Brother as your avatar. Have you read it? I think it's a great bushcraft story, even though it's a kids' book.

 

[PhilParry]

By the way Phil, I see you have the front cover of Wolf Brother as your avatar. Have you read it? I think it's a great bushcraft story, even though it's a kids' book.

I have, several times, and it's successor Spirit Walker.

It could be construed as a kids book, but I find it full of softly taught messages - a very magical book indeed, IMHO.

It's very reminiscent of American Indian teaching, which I love....there is a great connection throughout the series with a wolf, which is, as you probably know, in many cultures the wolf represented the teacher spirit, and guardian.

The Singing Wilderness

At last I caught what I was listening for...
the long drawn howl from over the hills,
a sound that was wilderness music...
something as free and untamed as there is on earth.

Sigurd F. Olson

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Phil