Publisher's Synopsis
The Handbook for Rangers and Woodsmen is a comprehensive guidebook written by Jay Laird Burgess Taylor in 1916. The book is designed to provide practical advice and instruction to those who work in the great outdoors, including rangers, woodsmen, hunters, and campers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including basic survival skills such as building shelters, starting fires, and finding food and water. It also provides detailed information on the flora and fauna of North America, including trees, plants, birds, and mammals. In addition to survival skills and natural history, the Handbook for Rangers and Woodsmen also includes sections on navigation, map reading, and first aid. It provides detailed instructions on how to use a compass and how to read topographical maps, as well as information on treating injuries and illnesses in the wilderness. Overall, the Handbook for Rangers and Woodsmen is an invaluable resource for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors. Its practical advice and detailed instruction make it a must-have for rangers, woodsmen, hunters, and campers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
