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Wildwood Wisdom

Wildwood Wisdom
By Ellsworth Jaeger

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Average customer review:
Ellsworth Jaeger wrote several books about outdoor living in the 1940's. My favorite is Wildwoods Wisdom. He is a passionate advocate for ' the rich American folklore ' of living in the woods. His style and some of his advice is predictably dated, but this does not distract from the careful explanations that accompany wonderful illustrations. There is much to learn here that lessens our dependence on ' the myriad of jingle jangle gadgets of some of our modern outdoorsmen '.

Product Description

This historical guide, originally written in 1945, includes information on making fires, canoeing, using axes and knives, and crafting shelters from hand-gathered materials. Readers also learn about clothing, gear, and useful plants. This book also is an account of life in the 1800s, when survival in the wild depended on one's skill and ingenuity.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #117207 in Books
  • Published on: 1992
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 520 pages

Customer Reviews

awesome book5
This book is crammed full of good survival and outdoor information. Its also full of awesome drawings. This is one of my favorite outdoor books and has been for many years, i find myself coming back to it again and again. Buy it, you wont regret it.

Wildwood Wisdom 5
A great book with much of interest to anyone interested in outdoor skills and woodsman ship in an age that has mostly vanished. The illustrations are great and some are humorous as well.

Outdoor handbook4
I first read this book in my High School Library in 1955.
The best outdoor survival book ever.
Buy it at least a month before you go camping.
Must read for campers.