 | Bushcraft: An Inspirational Guide to Surviving the Wilderness by Raymond Mears
Buy used from: £25.99 A well written book. Full of useful ideas and techniques from around the globe. Too large and precious to carry in a rucksac, if this is a problem, 'Essential Bushcraft' may be better, also by ray.
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 | The Way of the Scout by Tom Brown Jr
Buy new: £4.36 / Used from: £3.61 One of the best books that I have ever read in my life. It has definately added a big part to my life. BUY IT! Full of stories of his raids from a young age! AMAZING!
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 | Food for Free by Richard Mabey
Buy used from: £23.00 Honestly the best wild food guide of Britain that I have ever come across! A definate buy for any keen wood folk! It is set in the order of seasons which is helpful, plus very clear photography!
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 | Tracking and the Art of Seeing by Paul Rezendes
Buy new: £15.29 / Used from: £14.48 The only really good tracking book of my collection. Very detailed though much of it is on American animals. Once again, very clear photography!
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 | The SAS Survival Handbook by John 'Lofty' Wiseman
Buy used from: £2.69 A very detailed book full of interesting facts. Less focused on bushcraft than military survival. Good for references.
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 | Outdoor Survival Handbook: A Guide To The Resources And Materials Available In The Wild And How To Use Them For Food, Shelter,Warmth And Navigation by Ray Mears
Buy new: £8.08 / Used from: £6.50 Ray Mears really has a talent for writing and his obvious bushcraft experties. A good size for travel set in the order of seasons. Covers almost all basic aspects of bushcraft. Some sketches unclear.
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 | Scotland's Nature and Wildlife by Kenny Taylor
Buy used from: £2.54 Really a truly amazing book. Anyone who is interested in Nature at all should buy this book. Amazing photography and VERY knowledgable writing. Full of interesting facts. Definately worth the money!
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 | Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival (Survival School Handbooks / Tom Brown, Jr) by Tom Brown
Buy new: £6.42 / Used from: £6.41 A very good all round book. Based on an American reader, it has a list of 100 edible plants. Some sketches unclear though amusing! Definately worth the money!
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 | How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art by Kathleen Meyer
Buy new: £5.10 / Used from: £0.01 A VERY amusing book. Almost nothing to do with bushcraft but still in tune with the outdoors. It may offend those less able to talk about the truths of nature!
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 | Herbs and Healing Plants of Britain and Europe (Collins Nature Guide) by Dieter Podlech
Buy used from: £4.36 A great little companion for treks out in the natural environments of Britain and Europe, also great for reference, almost no sketches. Over 300 types of plants, all with clear full colour photos!
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 | The SAS Encyclopedia of Survival by Barry Davies
Buy used from: £2.43 Though very military, it is still good. Information from bushcraft to lock picking! Very large and you should only buy it if you REALLY want it!
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| Herbs for First-aid and Minor Ailments by "Ceres"
Buy used from: £2.69 First published in 1972, this is very good. Detailed information on many plants and herbs used for first-aid and medicinal drinks, etc. Quite hard to get hold of, if you find it, BUY IT!
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 | A Modern Herbal: Volume 2 by Margaret Grieve
Buy new: £9.45 / Used from: £6.99 A very good book for every walk of life. FULL of useful plants and herbs, some less common than others. Just a handful of sketches so be careful what you use. Packed full of useful information!
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 | Essential Bushcraft by Ray Mears
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £6.98 Basically just a shortened version of his big 'Bushcraft' book. This means it is possible to take it out in the wild without the worry of packing and damage. Once again, very good clear images!
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| Ray Mears' World of Survival by Raymond Mears
Buy used from: £12.00 A nice book have. Although it isn't as direct as his earlier books, it does give the reader an insight into a huge collection of lifestyles. Pleasing photography, a nice book to read.
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 | Collins Field Guide: Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Northern Europe (Contains 2 accompanying CDs) by Geoff Sample
Buy new: £15.04 / Used from: £10.00 A great set of CD recordings from a range of natural and urban surroundings. The book should be used with another picture bird book like the one BELOW. A very good identification guide for a beginner.
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| Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe by Bertel Bruun
Buy used from: £0.01 A VERY good bird identification book. It takes a bit of patience at first, as do most guides. Clear sketches and useful info on birds. I always have it with me on walks, camping, etc. A good buy!
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 | Bushcraft: Outdoor Skills and Wilderness Survival by Mors Kochanski
Buy new: £15.26 / Used from: £7.19 Very good book. More focused on Bushcraft than 'Camping and Woodcraft' though similar. It only has sketches except for a small section of photos at the back!
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 | Wilderness Survival by Gregory J. Davenport
Buy used from: £17.95 A very good book. With photos and sketches. Rather similar to Ray's writing style, it approaches the subject similarly but at a "lightly" more military influenced angle.
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 | Camping and Woodcraft: A Handbook for Vacation Campers and for Travelers in the Wilderness by Horace Kephart
Buy new: £12.78 / Used from: £10.49 A very compact book FULL of very useful info! Definately worth the buy for ant Bushcraft/Survival fanatic. Not ideal for light reading. Don't be fooled, it's more directed at Campcraft than Bushcraft.
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 | The Outdoor Survival Handbook: A Guide to the Resources & Material Available in the Wild & How to Use Them for Food, Shelter, Warmth, & Navigation by Raymond Mears
Buy used from: £8.52 Almost Exactly the same content as his later version of the survival handbook. I'd buy the later version as it has been revised. Once again though, some sketches are not very clear!
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 | SAS: Mountain and Arctic Survival (SAS Essential Survival Guides) by Barry Davies
Buy new: £5.39 / Used from: £3.99 A very good, pocket size book for any keen mountain person. Very good for references, I always take it up mountains and skiing!
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 | Complete Wilderness Training Book (DK Living) by Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Buy used from: £10.00 Maybe good for kids but not practical in real use. Very cheasy photographs and sketches. May be used for references from time to time! Not really worth the money!
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