Official Book Thread! - Page 12

Sourdough · 02-08-2010, 05:19 AM

Dogman, You might like a book: Shadows on the Koyukuk. It is about the Huntington brothers, they were dog mushers. It has several survival events that are painful to read but documented. For any members who think there is a line as to what they would eat or do, it is a painful revealing account of suffering and hardship few have ever known.

klkak · 02-08-2010, 05:28 AM

You might also like "The Final Frontiersman" by James Campbell

It is the story of Heimo Korth and His Family, who lives more remotely than any other person in Alaska" as one of only seven hunter-trappers with a permit to live in the 19.5-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Korth lives with his wife and two daughters 130 miles above the Arctic Circle.

klkak · 02-08-2010, 05:28 AM

You might also like "The Final Frontiersman" by James Campbell

It is the story of Heimo Korth and His Family, who lives more remotely than any other person in Alaska" as one of only seven hunter-trappers with a permit to live in the 19.5-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Korth lives with his wife and two daughters 130 miles above the Arctic Circle.

Sourdough · 02-08-2010, 05:54 AM

Other great books of that period: "Born on Snowshoes", by: Evelyn Berkland Shore.....a great read for women. She might have been the toughest human to ever live. Great read.

Many of the characters that Jack London fictionalized were real people who's factual accounts are in "Kantishna" by: Tom Walker (Lots of Dog Mushing in that book) It is the natural sequel to Burning Daylight

klkak · 02-09-2010, 03:36 AM

I just read this entire sticky...now when I blink my eyes I see the words:

"Army Field Manual"

Mischief · 02-09-2010, 10:19 PM

Artic Homestead by Norma Cobb & Charles W Sasser
Mushing

My lead dog was a lesbian by Brian Patrick O'Donoghue
AAAA**** Yukon Alone By John Balzar " The worlds toughest adventure race" Great read

Trabitha · 02-12-2010, 11:12 PM

We've always used John Wiseman's "The SAS Survival Handbook". It has a lot more in it than the book issued to him in the military...that's for sure. We were told by a friend to get "How to Survive Anything, Anywhere" by Chris McNab...but honestly it's just a rip-off of Wiseman's book...and isn't remotely as detailed.

I went out a few weeks ago and got the Peterson Field Guides Edible Wild Plants for Eastern/Central North America by Lee Allen Peterson.
It's...okay. Lots of great information...no medicinal or VERY little. Most of the pictures of the plants are drawings...and as many of you know...that just doesn't cut it when you aren't sure what they look like. It's not a BAD purchase...I'm getting a lot of knowledge from it...but it's not the BEST purchase. I knew most of the plants listed...

welderguy · 02-12-2010, 11:21 PM

I recently read The zombie survival guide by Max Brooks, There is actually a lot of good survival info in a fun read.

Trabitha · 02-12-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by welderguy

I recently read The zombie survival guide by Max Brooks, There is actually a lot of good survival info in a fun read.

Yep!!! If I have one unrealistic fear...it would be a zombie attack!! (man...those things are gross, can run, and EAT YOU!! Who wouldn't find that to be a bit more than freaky??) I shall have to obtain this book for my library so I may be prepared for the inevitable attack! Thank you Welderguy!

welderguy · 02-12-2010, 11:36 PM

Your welcome Trabitha

red lake · 02-13-2010, 04:06 AM

I finished a book by Joseph Boyden called Three Day Road

About two natives from Northern Ontario who go off to fight in WWI. Talks about some wild times in the trenches of the war and how they struggle with the paradoxes of the two worlds they are living in.

Canadian-guerilla · 02-13-2010, 02:23 PM

just picked up another " edible plants " book

my 2nd book from Lone Pine Publishing

GREAT COLOR PICTURES

http://www.amazon.ca/Edible-Medicina.../dp/1551055724

jb1023 · 04-08-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes

Time for me to eat Crow.... OK after looking at Gregory Davenports book Wilderness Survival it is better than what I had originally thought. Although I still would classify it as introductory,it is better than I had thought when "Glancing through it". Just goes to show the old adage "Don't judge a book by it's cover (or when flipping through it), Is as true today as it was when it was coined!!
I have to add the rest of the pics here...

That is good to hear because I just ordered that book used off of Amazon for $5 shipped. Awhile back I downloaded various Marine/Navy/Army manuals covering a range of topics. I have not read any yet but seeing as how many of you say they are good starting points I think I will try and read a few this weekend.

02-08-2010, 05:19 AM	#221
Sourdough Boots in'the Field Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Posts: 6,309 Blog Entries: 1	Dogman, You might like a book: Shadows on the Koyukuk. It is about the Huntington brothers, they were dog mushers. It has several survival events that are painful to read but documented. For any members who think there is a line as to what they would eat or do, it is a painful revealing account of suffering and hardship few have ever known. __________________ _____________ "Boots in the Field, Baby. Boots in the Field" (Translated: Stop talking theory & Get your Butt out into the Wilderness)

02-08-2010, 05:28 AM	#222
klkak Bravo Sierra Detector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,604	You might also like "The Final Frontiersman" by James Campbell It is the story of Heimo Korth and His Family, who lives more remotely than any other person in Alaska" as one of only seven hunter-trappers with a permit to live in the 19.5-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Korth lives with his wife and two daughters 130 miles above the Arctic Circle. __________________ 1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless. 2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless. Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours www.youralaskavacation.com Tell them Kevin sent you!! *Bear Clan*

02-08-2010, 05:28 AM	#223
klkak Bravo Sierra Detector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,604	You might also like "The Final Frontiersman" by James Campbell It is the story of Heimo Korth and His Family, who lives more remotely than any other person in Alaska" as one of only seven hunter-trappers with a permit to live in the 19.5-million-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Korth lives with his wife and two daughters 130 miles above the Arctic Circle. __________________ 1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless. 2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless. Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours www.youralaskavacation.com Tell them Kevin sent you!! *Bear Clan*

02-08-2010, 05:54 AM	#224
Sourdough Boots in'the Field Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Posts: 6,309 Blog Entries: 1	Other great books of that period: "Born on Snowshoes", by: Evelyn Berkland Shore.....a great read for women. She might have been the toughest human to ever live. Great read. Many of the characters that Jack London fictionalized were real people who's factual accounts are in "Kantishna" by: Tom Walker (Lots of Dog Mushing in that book) It is the natural sequel to Burning Daylight __________________ _____________ "Boots in the Field, Baby. Boots in the Field" (Translated: Stop talking theory & Get your Butt out into the Wilderness)

02-09-2010, 03:36 AM	#225
klkak Bravo Sierra Detector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,604	I just read this entire sticky...now when I blink my eyes I see the words: "Army Field Manual" __________________ 1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless. 2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless. Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours www.youralaskavacation.com Tell them Kevin sent you!! *Bear Clan*

02-09-2010, 10:19 PM	#226
Mischief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 197	Artic Homestead by Norma Cobb & Charles W Sasser Mushing My lead dog was a lesbian by Brian Patrick O'Donoghue AAAA**** Yukon Alone By John Balzar " The worlds toughest adventure race" Great read

02-12-2010, 11:12 PM	#227
Trabitha Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North East PA Posts: 537	We've always used John Wiseman's "The SAS Survival Handbook". It has a lot more in it than the book issued to him in the military...that's for sure. We were told by a friend to get "How to Survive Anything, Anywhere" by Chris McNab...but honestly it's just a rip-off of Wiseman's book...and isn't remotely as detailed. I went out a few weeks ago and got the Peterson Field Guides Edible Wild Plants for Eastern/Central North America by Lee Allen Peterson. It's...okay. Lots of great information...no medicinal or VERY little. Most of the pictures of the plants are drawings...and as many of you know...that just doesn't cut it when you aren't sure what they look like. It's not a BAD purchase...I'm getting a lot of knowledge from it...but it's not the BEST purchase. I knew most of the plants listed... __________________ The key to immortality is not having a life worth living, but living a life worth remembering. - St. Augustine A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. - Thomas Jefferson www.krisandchrisplaques.bravehost.com www.etsy.com/shop/KrisAndChrisPlaques www.politicsbykrista.blogspot.com

02-12-2010, 11:21 PM	#228
welderguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,886	I recently read The zombie survival guide by Max Brooks, There is actually a lot of good survival info in a fun read. __________________ I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"

02-12-2010, 11:36 PM	#230
welderguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,886	Your welcome Trabitha __________________ I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"

02-13-2010, 04:06 AM	#231
red lake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Red Lake ON Posts: 426	I finished a book by Joseph Boyden called Three Day Road About two natives from Northern Ontario who go off to fight in WWI. Talks about some wild times in the trenches of the war and how they struggle with the paradoxes of the two worlds they are living in.

02-13-2010, 02:23 PM	#232
Canadian-guerilla primitive hunter/gatherer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ontario-canada Posts: 354	just picked up another " edible plants " book my 2nd book from Lone Pine Publishing GREAT COLOR PICTURES http://www.amazon.ca/Edible-Medicina.../dp/1551055724 __________________ . 2010 > " in the bush " summer Knowledge without experience is just information my wild edibles blog > http://wildedibles1.wordpress.com/ JULY is " wild edibles " month > http://julywildedibles.wordpress.com/