Stroud, Les

The author shares 12 of his journeys, from the Amazon rainforest to Canada's North--and shows how to be an outdoor explorer.

Provides the skills and tactics necessary to survive any kind of perilous situation such as making a shelter, finding and purifying water, and setting traps.

Analyzes survival stories, recounting the events that occurred, and evaluating the decisions made utilizing four critical survival elements, in a text that includes practical tips.