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The Official John Wayne Handy Book of Bushcraft

Essential Tips & Techniques for Surviving in the Wild
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The Official John Wayne Handy Book of Bushcraft celebrates the spirit of self-reliance and outdoor mastery that John Wayne admired. Drawing on his love of the wilderness and his film roles as pioneers and explorers, this guide offers 100 practical tips and techniques for surviving in the wild. It covers everything from crafting tools and foraging for food to protecting oneself from the elements and navigating using natural cues. Authored by former Green Beret Billy Jensen and Check Freedman, this handbook equips readers with the skills to confidently handle any backcountry challenge.
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This official book, written by a former Green Beret, details 100 life-saving techniques for surviving in the wild, capturing the frontier spirit of John Wayne on every page with dozens of photos.

This official book, written by a former Green Beret, details 100 life-saving techniques for surviving in the wild, capturing the frontier spirit of John Wayne on every page with dozens of photos.

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If there was one thing John Wayne admired, it was someone who could stand on their own two feet and take care of themselves no matter what the day might bring. He was also a lover of the outdoors and understood the challenges that come with living in the wild. It was a point of pride with Duke to play so many pioneers and explorers in his films—people with the skills that enabled them to master a life on their own far from the edges of civilisation.

With that in mind, the editors of The Official John Wayne Magazine are proud to publish The Official John Wayne Handy Book of Bushcraft—just the thing you need to prepare for a safe, satisfying backcountry trip. It features 100 tips and techniques for surviving in the wild. You'll find detailed step-by-step guidelines for:

  • Finding or building tools and supplies to help you face whatever the wild may throw your way
  • Capturing, collecting and cooking food
  • Protecting yourself from harsh weather, extreme temperatures and unfriendly wildlife
  • Navigating by the stars, the sun and the wind

Written by Billy Jensen, a former Green Beret, and Check Freedman, coauthor (with Jensen) of Survival Ready, the Handy Book of Bushcraft provides the information you need to prepare for any wilderness situation and respond to the unexpected with confidence and skill.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781948174824

Publisher: Media Lab Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Media Lab Books

Illustration: 60+ photos and 40+ full color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Phipps,Moron Eel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 605g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Billy Jensen is the CEO of Captive Audience Prevention Training and Recovery Team. He served in the U.S. military as an Army Special Forces NCO (Green Beret) with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a graduate of US Army Combat Medic School, US Army Cavalry Scout School, US Army Special Forces School, SERE School, Jungle Warfare School, and Anti Terrorism Instructor School. As a civilian, Jensen is an ASHI Level 6 medical response instructor who regularly teaches Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Survival and Orienteering. Jensen is co-author of Survival Ready. Check Freedman is the COO of Captive Audience Prevention Training and Recovery Team. She is a graduate of SERE School and has implemented her survival skills in more than 20 countries, covering six different environments, including Mountain, Arctic, Desert, Jungle, Urban and Water. Freedman has been a survival instructor since 2013 and is a Level 6 ASHI Emergency Medical Response Instructor and a Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Ground Team Leader. With Jensen, Freedman is the co-author of Survival Ready.

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