10 Must Have Survival Books - The Firearms Forum

358 winchester · 03-08-2009, 10:19 AM

http://www.survival-spot.com/surviva...urvival-books/

I don't say that you should run out and buy them all but cheking them out and getting what you need may be worth a little of your time. Research "Three sister's of the Cherokee" y'all might just need it
Here I did it for you but it is just one of many sites
http://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/Research/ThreeSisters.htm

Popgunner · 03-08-2009, 12:33 PM

That's a good list

I have three of those ten:

*US Army Survival Guide
*Making the Best of Basics
*Country Wisdom

I can say that those three are really excellent.

This is an excellent place for online free info. They sell books too but they offer lots of their info for free:http://www.endtimesreport.com/Site_Index.htm

TranterUK · 03-08-2009, 01:01 PM

If you can get a copy 'Survival Guns' by Mel Tappan.

I bought a copy 25/ 30 odd years ago and wore it out. I don't agree with every conclusion and much of the information will be dated, but a lot is as valid today as then. I would still rate it well worth a read.

I still have it, but its in pieces!

new308handloader · 03-08-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 358 winchester

http://www.survival-spot.com/surviva...urvival-books/

I don't say that you should run out and buy them all but cheking them out and getting what you need may be worth a little of your time. Research "Three sister's of the Cherokee" y'all might just need it
Here I did it for you but it is just one of many sites
http://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/Research/ThreeSisters.htm

Thanks 358! That is good stuff! When I'm not shooting or (now reloading), I enjoy backpacking (mostly in the Smoky Mnts of E. TN or NC)...and because of that I very much enjoy survival skills books......most in there I do not have and will be getting 1 or 2.
Thanks again

hkruss · 03-08-2009, 07:12 PM

Has anyone here ever heard of the 'Foxfire' series of books? I have not read them since my teens, but as I recall, they offered advice on skills the oldtimers had. Things such as tanning hides, building log cabins, preserving meat,...those sorts of things. A lot of it was simply stories told by old time country folk about a vast array of subjects. Interesting reading if you like that sort of thing.
Good thread. I imagine I will order a few of the books on the list. While I'm at it, I think I will see if the Foxfire books are still available.

358 winchester · 03-08-2009, 08:04 PM

'Foxfire' series of books is a great source of information and I would love to own the collection, but I have spent my money stocking up

I am a heck of a longs way away from the top of the heap but I can survive in any condition with little of nothing, so I am not really a D.O.C.B ( dumb old country boy) just a country boy with lots of training and skills. I am smart enough to store items that will make good trade and grow food that may well be needed soon. Or sooner

Get ready because the zebra is trying to set him self up just like Chavez, Dictator for Life.

pickenup · 03-08-2009, 11:40 PM

Got rid of LOTS of books the last few years. Took down whole shelving units. The Foxfire series, along with quite a few on plants, herbs, for eating and medicinal purposes. Some how to, and others. Hope I never HAVE to read them....again.

1shot1k · 03-09-2009, 01:43 AM

Good choices..I dont have a specific title..but surely there must be a book or guide to say...
"the back roads into Canada "....

that might be a good read if it gets like some are predicting.....

of course...for lighter enjoyment reading ..while hunkered down ,,safely in one's bunker..and reading by the candle light...I suggest a book I have remembered since youth...and have always enjoyed the title.....

" I FOUGHT the Tiger "..by Claud Bawles.....

Vladimir · 03-09-2009, 01:54 AM

This the only survival item I need

, and no I didn't buy it off eBay

.

1shot1k · 03-09-2009, 02:14 AM

Well, pretty impressive...I wouldnt have whupped this out unless backed into a wall...

but here goes....and yes...I earned mine too....

Vladimir · 03-09-2009, 02:20 AM

1shot1k · 03-09-2009, 02:29 AM

me too....!

03-08-2009, 10:19 AM	#1
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	10 Must Have Survival Books http://www.survival-spot.com/surviva...urvival-books/ I don't say that you should run out and buy them all but cheking them out and getting what you need may be worth a little of your time. Research "Three sister's of the Cherokee" y'all might just need it Here I did it for you but it is just one of many sites http://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/Research/ThreeSisters.htm __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand? --> Last edited by 358 winchester; 03-08-2009 at 10:34 AM..

03-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books That's a good list I have three of those ten: US Army Survival Guide Making the Best of Basics *Country Wisdom I can say that those three are really excellent. This is an excellent place for online free info. They sell books too but they offer lots of their info for free:http://www.endtimesreport.com/Site_Index.htm

03-08-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books If you can get a copy 'Survival Guns' by Mel Tappan. I bought a copy 25/ 30 odd years ago and wore it out. I don't agree with every conclusion and much of the information will be dated, but a lot is as valid today as then. I would still rate it well worth a read. I still have it, but its in pieces! __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way! Last edited by TranterUK; 03-08-2009 at 01:03 PM..

03-08-2009, 07:12 PM	#5
hkruss Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 1,092	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books Has anyone here ever heard of the 'Foxfire' series of books? I have not read them since my teens, but as I recall, they offered advice on skills the oldtimers had. Things such as tanning hides, building log cabins, preserving meat,...those sorts of things. A lot of it was simply stories told by old time country folk about a vast array of subjects. Interesting reading if you like that sort of thing. Good thread. I imagine I will order a few of the books on the list. While I'm at it, I think I will see if the Foxfire books are still available. __________________ obama - "non gratum anus rodentum"

03-08-2009, 08:04 PM	#6
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books 'Foxfire' series of books is a great source of information and I would love to own the collection, but I have spent my money stocking up I am a heck of a longs way away from the top of the heap but I can survive in any condition with little of nothing, so I am not really a D.O.C.B ( dumb old country boy) just a country boy with lots of training and skills. I am smart enough to store items that will make good trade and grow food that may well be needed soon. Or sooner Get ready because the zebra is trying to set him self up just like Chavez, Dictator for Life. __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

03-08-2009, 11:40 PM	#7
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books Got rid of LOTS of books the last few years. Took down whole shelving units. The Foxfire series, along with quite a few on plants, herbs, for eating and medicinal purposes. Some how to, and others. Hope I never HAVE to read them....again. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

03-09-2009, 01:43 AM	#8
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books Good choices..I dont have a specific title..but surely there must be a book or guide to say... "the back roads into Canada ".... that might be a good read if it gets like some are predicting..... of course...for lighter enjoyment reading ..while hunkered down ,,safely in one's bunker..and reading by the candle light...I suggest a book I have remembered since youth...and have always enjoyed the title..... " I FOUGHT the Tiger "..by Claud Bawles..... Last edited by 1shot1k; 03-09-2009 at 01:44 AM..

03-09-2009, 01:54 AM	#9
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books This the only survival item I need , and no I didn't buy it off eBay . __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad" Last edited by Vladimir; 03-09-2009 at 02:20 AM..

03-09-2009, 02:14 AM	#10
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books Well, pretty impressive...I wouldnt have whupped this out unless backed into a wall... but here goes....and yes...I earned mine too.... Attached Images

03-09-2009, 02:20 AM	#11
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad"

03-09-2009, 02:29 AM	#12
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: 10 Must Have Survival Books me too....! Attached Images