A fascinating guide into survival techniques should you get lost or marooned in some of the harshest environments on the Earth: the Sahara desert, the Rocky mountains, the Amazon, a Polar wilderness, Australian outback and the Pacific ocean. You learn about the dangers specific to each place, animals, plants (both edible and those to avoid), the weather- the book is packed with information and facts presented in small memorable chunks. I loved the selection of beautiful photos that bring the text alive. Did you know that should you get stranded in a desert you should try to light three fires in a triangular pattern 9-18m apart? this is an internationally recognized distress signal. How fluent are you in the cloud speak? Do you know the differnce between cirrus and nimbostratus? one brings fair weather, while the other one is a harbinger of heavy storms. A great present for somebody with an adventurous spirit who would love to learn how to be ready for every imaginable situation but never have to use these tips in real life. Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion. Comments are closed.
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