by Steven M. Watts. Softbound, 225 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". This book is the result of more than 20 years of one man's thinking and writing about the stone-age heritage we all share. This book includes detailed instructions on how to make or perform more than 65 stone age objects or skills, covering primitive basics such as making axes and food utensils out of stone, bone, shell, and plant material; bark and reed shelters; bags and rapes made out of bark and leaves; watercraft out of reeds or bamboo; and much more. The author covers the environment, lifestyle, and tool kit of three different stages of human evolution.
by Russell Cutts. Softbound, 163 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". In this book, lively commentary from a practicing primitive archaeologist "edutains" about fire and its central role in the foundation of culture and civilization. Interweaving thorough descriptions of ancient friction fire methods with abundant photos and illustrations, the author delivers expert tips and humorously insightful glimpses into the human condition. Learn how to "rub an ember" in five seconds, create fire in nine primitive ways, plus much more.
by Daniel C. Beard. Softbound, 428 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Written by the founder of Boy Scouting in America, this book introduces young people to the pleasures and challenges of camping. In it, the author suggests any number of projects, plans, and schemes to entertain those whose travels take them into the open fields and forests. Build kites and birdhouses, learn how to pack a horse, make clothes and moccasins, camp cooking and much more. Directions are clear and the diagrams are simple. Projects that are not only fun to do, but actually work.
by Nessmuk. Softbound, 105 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". A reprint of a new classic 1920 edition, this book is a treasure chest of useful, specific information, instructions and suggestions on everyaspect of woodcraft.
by D. C. Beard. Softbound, 259 pages, 5" x 7". Over 300 illustrations. The emphasis is on do-it-yourself with simple tools like hatchets and axes. Everything from one-night shelters to logcabins designed to last for years. Includes half cave shelter, sod houses, tree houses, olebo, mossback, saddle bag houses and much more. Covers shakes, splits, clapboards, door latches, fireplace and chimney.
by Richard L. Jamison. Softbound, 256 pages, 6" x 9". Third in the Woodsmoke series after Best of Woodsmoke and Primitive Outdoor Skills. Entertaining, informative, beautifully written. Contains twenty illustrated articles on primitive ways of life, includingdescriptions on hunting and fishing techniques, pottery crafting, stone tool making, basketry, tracking, fire making and more.
by Richard Jamison. Hardbound, 157 pages, 6" x 9". A Manual of Primitive Outdoor Skills. Instead of the survival-in-a-kit approach, this text gives the reader an over-the-shoulder look at such subjects as building an authentic wickiup, primitive fire making, finding water in the desert, constructing a stone axe, trapping, fishing, the complete use of a deer and much more. A unique look at the aboriginal life-style for the modern outdoorsman.
by Richard Jamison. Hardbound, 142 pages, 6" x 9". A broad selection of field tested skills, presented in easy to follow instructions that will help both the novice and expert outdoorsman master the techniques.
by John & Geri McPherson. Softbound, 408 pages, 5" x 8". Each chapter of this book has appeared as a separate booklet in the author’s “Primitive Skills Series”. With over 700 photos, here for the first time is the how-to book on primitive skills under one cover. Each chapter is a little booklet in itself.
by John & Geri McPherson. Softbound, 290 pages, 5" x 8". Advancing the work started in their famous first volume, here the reader finds such topics as: building a dugout canoe; flintknapping; lighting; bone needles; water containers; 2-piece moccasins;primitive navigation and more. Companion Video Also Avaliable.
Softbound, 80 pages, 8" x 10". Both volumes combined into one great issue. Reprints from America’s #1 woodsrunning magazine “The Backwoodsman”. Includes chapters on Woodslore, Homesteading, Frontier Cutlery, Primitive Weapons,Recipes & Remedies and much, much more.
Softbound, 82 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Continuing the series, this issue includes some of the best how-to's and stories compiled from the years 1985 thru 1990 of the Backwoodsman Magazine. Includes chapters on primitive technology, guns and more, frontier homesteading and woods lore, and backwoods recipes and much, much more.
from Backwoodsman Magazine. Softcover, staple bound, 8-1/2" x 11", 90 pages. THe long awaited 4th volume of this "Best Of" series. Taking in the years of 1990-1997, this isue is loades with numerous easy-to-accomplish and useful projects, the kind that will prove their worth over and over. Includes an in-depth study of Sylvan Hart (Buckskin Bill) and projects by Ryan Kesler as well as many backwoods recipies and remedies that all will enjoy. Heavily illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs.
Softcover, staple binding, 8-1/2" x 11", 98 pages. This volume covers the years of 1997-2000. This volume is filled with useful projects and information including Build Your Own $50.00 Emergency Generator,Stone FireplaceSolar Food Drying,The Thirty Gallon Forge, Harvest Your Own Wild Nuts,Primitive Backwoods Traps, A Simple Wood Canoe. Plus many more projects, survival tips, recipies and more.
by Ernest T. Seton. Softbound, 287 pages, 5" x 8". One of the classics of nature and boyhood; it presents a vast range of woodslore in the form of a genuinely delightful story. The boy who likes the out-of-doors will find here hours of good reading, interesting facts of nature and many practical skills. It will be sure to awaken an interest in the outdoors world in any youngster. They will learn about Indians, finding water, building a fire, making a bed, finding their way and much more. An ideal book for Scouts and Indian Guides.
by Sam Bear. Softbound, 90 pages, 5" x 8". Contains details of many wilderness arts and methods. The author, a Chippewa Indian, spent many years in the wilderness learning the ancient survival techniques of his ancestors.
edited by David Wescott. Softbound, 248 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". A sharing of ideas - the philosophies, history and the personal stories by the authorities on primitive technology from the pages of The Bulletin of Primitive Technology. Included are instructions for creating fire and tools of wood, stone, and bone, as well as fiber adhesives, projectiles, art, and music. Practicing these primitive methods will lead the seeker towards a tangible, raw connection with the ancient past, with nature's resources and, ultimately, with the creative forces that constructed the foundation of man's survival on the planet.
edited by David Wescott. Softbound, 248 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Continuing the tradition of preserving our heritage. Through this collection we step into the past to relearn old ways, and share them with the future. Learn to create stone tools that may be used to fabricate more complex technologies. Master the art of the bow and arrow, and the preparation of food. Build a shelter or fashion clothing from fibers or buckskin. This book guides you to a better understanding of the skills and crafts that bind us all into this great human family.
by Bart & Robin Blankenship. Softbound, 160 pages, 6" x 9". A comprehensive guide to learning valuable, age-old techniques and using them to simplify your life. This information packed book shows you ways to bring the best of our environment into your life. Over 300 line drawings and 25 black & white photos.
by Monte Burch. Softbound, 245 pages, 6" x 9". A complete guide to working with pelts, fur and leather, a skill that may be mysterious to some; and written by an authority who practices manyof the ancient traditions of tanning and hiding. Starting at the beginning, the author introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern. Other topics include skinning, stretching and drying pelts, tanning pelts, making buckskin, tanning domestic hides, skinning and tanning reptiles and birds.
