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Name: Survive!
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Les Stroud

Les Stroud, famed for the television series Survivorman, draws on his experience in some of the planet’s toughest environments to present a straightforward guide to survival. Survive! teaches readers how to build effective shelters, assemble personal survival kits, find and treat water, and hunt small game—while explaining why many common tactics, like lean‑to shelters or large‑game hunting, are less practical than they appear. The book balances hands‑on instructions with Stroud’s candid anecdotes, providing both seasoned outdoorsmen and newcomers with actionable skills and a clear focus on the essential goal: staying alive when circumstances collapse.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports

Authors: Les Stroud

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