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The art of survival by Cord Christian Troebst ➤ Dolphin Books 1975
The art of survival by Cord Christian Troebst Dolphin Books 1975
Title: The art of survival
Author: Cord Christian Troebst
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Dolphin Books 1975
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 9780385011297
Size: 5 x 8 * 274 pages
Synopsis: From the cover: "It might almost seem as if, with the aid of modern equipment and science, man had overcome natural hazards. But this is an illusion, the very illusion by which most amateur adventure-seekers are deceived... When mentally and physically unprepared people are forced into des- perate situations, they very often die because of their own inexperience and helplessness, plus the fear and despair to which these give rise... In the winter of 1956-57, a New Yorker and his wife driving along a high- way got stuck in a snowstorm. They found shelter in an icy-cold disused builders' shed on the side of the road. The man tried to light a fire in the stove with his sodden matches, but did not succeed. When all his matches were spent, he and his wife wrapped themselves in their coats and some old rags they found there, and lay down to die. They were rescued, with severe frost-bite, after their car had been discovered. Somehow, it had never occurred to the man to use the gasoline, battery, and cigarette-lighter from the car to get a fire going... Leave your ordi- nary city dweller on a desert island, in the tundra, or merely on the edge of a glacier or a desert: it is most improbable that he would be still alive after a few weeks... But the art of survival can be learned..."
Overall Condition: Very good well bound with clean text; see images
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Title: The art of survival
Author: Cord Christian Troebst
Format: Softcover
Publisher: Dolphin Books 1975
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 9780385011297
Size: 5 x 8 * 274 pages
Synopsis: From the cover: "It might almost seem as if, with the aid of modern equipment and science, man had overcome natural hazards. But this is an illusion, the very illusion by which most amateur adventure-seekers are deceived... When mentally and physically unprepared people are forced into des- perate situations, they very often die because of their own inexperience and helplessness, plus the fear and despair to which these give rise... In the winter of 1956-57, a New Yorker and his wife driving along a high- way got stuck in a snowstorm. They found shelter in an icy-cold disused builders' shed on the side of the road. The man tried to light a fire in the stove with his sodden matches, but did not succeed. When all his matches were spent, he and his wife wrapped themselves in their coats and some old rags they found there, and lay down to die. They were rescued, with severe frost-bite, after their car had been discovered. Somehow, it had never occurred to the man to use the gasoline, battery, and cigarette-lighter from the car to get a fire going... Leave your ordi- nary city dweller on a desert island, in the tundra, or merely on the edge of a glacier or a desert: it is most improbable that he would be still alive after a few weeks... But the art of survival can be learned..."
Overall Condition: Very good well bound with clean text; see images
2026--U.S. shipping for this (One Pound Media Mail) is $4.39 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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