This collection includes all-time favorite poems like "The Cremation of Sam McGee", "Casey at the Bat", "Annabel Lee", "The Raven" and even "The Declaration of Independence". The short stories are filled with heroic feats of endurance and include "To Build a Fire" and excerpts from Shackleton's Antarctic Voyage. The survival tips dealt with handling difficult situations like avalanches, bears, quicksand and lightning, as well as providing tips on finding your way without a compass, first aid, knots, and Leave No Trace guidelines. It even includes a complete set of star maps. The book is small enough to fit in your back pocket.
Also includes:

• Emergency page with space for name, blood type, measurements including span and pace.
• Basic camping check-off list so you don't forget something important.
• Order of hands in poker to avoid bloodshed around the campfire.

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Editor: Robert C. Etheredge
Paperback, 184 pages
Size: 4.5" x 8"
Illustrations: 31 line drawings
ISBN: 09665804-1-9
Publisher: MiraVista Press
Release Date: Dec 2004