Australian Bushcraft by Richard Graves is the definitive manual for mastering the wilderness. Originally compiled by a veteran who led the Australian Jungle Rescue Detachment during the Second World War, this guide was born from the vital need to keep soldiers alive behind enemy lines. Graves shares his hard-won expertise in survival, covering essential practical skills including rope-craft, shelter building, fire lighting, and finding food and water in challenging terrains.
Far more than a simple camping handbook, this comprehensive guide offers insights into animal habits, navigating by the stars, and reading the weather. Whether you are an enthusiast looking to hone your bushwalking abilities or someone preparing for remote expeditions, this book provides the foundational knowledge to adapt, improvise, and thrive in the great outdoors. With techniques refined over twenty years of bushcraft instruction, Graves provides a serious, time-tested approach to self-reliance. Sharpen your senses and build the lasting self-confidence required to overcome any wilderness challenge. This revised and updated edition remains an essential companion for those who seek a deeper connection with the natural world and the skills to survive within it.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear and some initial pages folding) Softcover ISBN 0909824355
