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OverviewRemote desert locations, including the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico, southern Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, draw adventurers of all kinds, from the highly skilled and well prepared to urban cowboys who couldn't lead themselves (much less a horse!) to water. David Alloway's goal in this book is to help all of them survive when circumstances beyond their control strand them in the desert environment. In simple, friendly language, enlivened with humor and stories from his own extensive experience, Alloway here offers a practical, comprehensive handbook for both short-term and long-term survival in the Chihuahuan and other North American deserts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David AllowayPublisher: University of Texas Press Imprint: University of Texas Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9780292704923ISBN 10: 0292704925 Pages: 269 Publication Date: 01 July 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface: A Philosophy of Survival in the Desert Acknowledgments Introduction: People and the Desert 1. Intelligence: The Ultimate Survival Tool 2. The Priorities of Desert Survival 3. Survival Kits 4. Water 5. Fire 6. Shelter 7. Aiding Rescuers 8. Expedient Vehicle Repairs and Uses 9. Chihuahuan Desert Plant Resources 10. Chihuahuan Desert Animal Resources 11. Expedient Tools and Weapons 12. Weather Hazards 13. Desert Hazards, First Aid, and Sanitation 14. Traveling and Wayfinding 15. Debriefing Appendix A. Wilderness Survival Schools Appendix B. Equipment Sources Glossary Selected References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationThe late David Alloway was an interpretive naturalist at Big Bend Ranch State Park who taught and practiced arid land survival techniques in the United States, Mexico, and Australia for over twenty years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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