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Lost and stranded : expert advice on how to survive being alone in the wilderness / Timothy Sprinkle.
For anyone who spends time in the backcountry, understanding not only what sorts of dangers you can run into out there but also exactly what those risks can do to you is part of being a smart, well informed outdoor traveler. In Lost and Stranded, author Timothy Sprinkle breaks down the perils that can befall hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. There are animal encounters, weather events (lightning strikes), parasites (giardia), biting insects (bees/wasps), winter hazards (avalanches), natural disasters (forest fires), hypothermia, dehydration, disorientation, and much, much more to worry about. -- Goodreads.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781510727700
- ISBN: 1510727701
- Physical Description: xvii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2017]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-271) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The risk is real -- Predators/large animals -- Small animals/insects -- Weather -- Injury/illness -- Hazardous terrain. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Wilderness survival. Outdoor life. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Halfway Branch | 613.69 .S769l 2017 (Text) | 37814003256196 | NON-FICTION | Available | - |
