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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Around you in the bush are food and materials for shelter and the wherewithal for many emergencies. The first sentence in this book gives a clue to the amazing collection of information on every aspect of bushcraft which it contains. The opening section deals with huts and shelters which can be made in the bush from bush materials; it tells also how to make ropes and cords from bark, fibres, and vines, and how to knot and lash ropes and cords. The second section deals with traps and snares, It's amazing how many ways there are to catch animals for food Then, there's information on how to catch fish and other sea food without the usual lines and nets. The third section tells how to find water; this is an art in itself. There are secrets that enable aboriginals and experienced bushmen to live in arid regions, where city-bred men would die. The next section deals with the food that can be found in the bush. There is a section dealing with the business of preparing food; how to make fire places, how to light fires without matches; how to make camp beds and tables. Can you make a canoe or a coracle in the bush? This book tells you how. How about finding your direction and telling the time without a compass or watch? All this fascinating information is illustrated with detailed drawings. It is an invaluable book for campers and hikers, bushmen, soldiers and airmen, members of the Volunteer Defence Corps and Boy Scouts--All who would like to know how>to live off Nature.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Around you in the bush are food and materials for shelter and the wherewithal for many emergencies. The first sentence in this book gives a clue to the amazing collection of information on every aspect of bushcraft which it contains. The opening section deals with huts and shelters which can be made in the bush from bush materials; it tells also how to make ropes and cords from bark, fibres, and vines, and how to knot and lash ropes and cords. The second section deals with traps and snares, It's amazing how many ways there are to catch animals for food Then, there's information on how to catch fish and other sea food without the usual lines and nets. The third section tells how to find water; this is an art in itself. There are secrets that enable aboriginals and experienced bushmen to live in arid regions, where city-bred men would die. The next section deals with the food that can be found in the bush. There is a section dealing with the business of preparing food; how to make fire places, how to light fires without matches; how to make camp beds and tables. Can you make a canoe or a coracle in the bush? This book tells you how. How about finding your direction and telling the time without a compass or watch? All this fascinating information is illustrated with detailed drawings. It is an invaluable book for campers and hikers, bushmen, soldiers and airmen, members of the Volunteer Defence Corps and Boy Scouts--All who would like to know how>to live off Nature.…

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

8vo. 86pp. B/w illustrations. Original wrappers, a very good copy. . First edition.

Paperback, 12.5x18.5cm, 87pp. Good condition. Major wear, scuff marks, creases, and foxing. Several minor <0.5cm edge tears. This item is light and may attract less postage.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Soft cover. Etat : Fair. Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, book block loose to spine, tanning to pages, foxing to pages, previous owner signature to title page, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Etat : New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. Binding slightly unhinged. Spine is faded. Some staining on cover, foxing and staining on endpapers and edges. Title page is creased. Else book is in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound.

Sydney n.d. (circa 1941). Sm. 8vo. Orig. illust. wrapper. (6, 88pp.). With numerous text-illusts.

Paperback / softback. Etat : New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.