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Whats a good book/training manual/reference guide to wilderness survival?

I have been looking for a good book that has:
1.Fire starting methods
2.Shelter construction
3. Edible plants
4. First aid without equipment.

I guess what I am looking for is a good reference guide that has a veriety of different methods. When you answer this question please include your level of experience in survival and why you like your book. Also if you have it a ISBN number would be great. Thanks. Cody

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1. Look for the US Army survival manual it covers all aspects of survival

2. Try this site.

http://www.paladin-press.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=21

You may also contact the Government Printing office. If you can get your hands on a copy of the US Air Force Pilot's survival training material or as a second choice the US Navy.

They are probably equally good, I'm just retired from the Air Force and still hold that loyalty.

There is a tremendous amount of information to absorb but if I can do it so can you.

Ref: Winter in Fairbanks, AK... Summer in Gila Bend, AZ. If you can get water at -60 F and at 125 F there won't be many things left that will frighten you very much. You will respect a situation but approach it with a "Can Do" attitude and your mind working.

Giving up and a mental shut down is what kills people.

3. I love this concept- I think everyone should be able to live in the wilderness. Check out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSAS-Survival-Handbook-Survive-Climate%2Fdp%2F0060578793%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1185904040%26sr%3D1-1&tag=thestateofart-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

includes edible plants, ones to avoid, energy needs, determining direction, rescue signals, climates and much more!