I Need A Good Book About Survival And Adventure.

How is reading a book like an adventure?

To be honest, it’s not very much like a real adventure. Real adventures require risk, physical endeavor, etc.But good books can make you feel like you are in strange places. Or comfortable places. The best books stretch your understanding of the world just as real adventures generally do.I’m more of a reader than I am a true adventurer. But books help me to explore the world.

What are some books that have adventure and survival in them?

Having raised teenage boys I am going to assume that is you, based on the question. Pretty much anything by Gary Paulson has both adventure and survival in fiction format. Another book that is survival (emotional survival rather than physical) is The Day No Pigs Would Die. It is excellent. Light in the Forest is also very good. I would also look into books that are non-fiction about people who have had interesting experiences. Most books written about war will have survival stories, anything written about the Holocaust alsoHappy reading!

What books would you recommend, if I like survival stories?

Incredible Journey, by Sheila BurnfordInstinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so a young Labrador retriever, a bull terrier and a Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness.Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love.The Call of the Wild, by Jack LondonFirst published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece.Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike.The Swiss Family Robinson, by Johann David WyssThe story of a family who survives a shipwreck and must build a new life for themselves in the middle of nowhere.Chock full of descriptions about hunting, gathering, farming, and tree house-building, this time-tested book will delight those who enjoy all the nitty gritty details of engineering a life from scratch.Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel DefoeInspired by the life of Alexander Selkirk, a sailor who lived for several years on a Pacific island, the novel tells the story of Crusoe's survival after his shipwreck on an island, interaction with the mainland's native inhabitants, and eventual rescue.Robinson Crusoe has never lost its appeal as one of the most compelling adventure stories of all time.My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead GeorgeTerribly unhappy in his family's crowded New York City apartment, Sam Gribley runs away to the solitude and danger of the mountains, where he finds a side of himself he never knew.Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O’DellThis is the story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Year after year, she watched one season pass into another and waited for a ship to take her away.While she waited, she kept herself alive by building shelter, making weapons, finding food, and fighting her enemies, the wild dogs.It is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal discovery.Happy reading!

What is your favorite adventure book?

I have read many adventure books in my 65 years, most due to the fact that I studied English Literature in college. As you can probably imagine, most were the Classics;20,000 Leagues under the sea- Jules VerneTreasure Island- Robert Louis StevensonThe Call of the wild- Jack LondonKidnapped- Robert Louis StevensonI could go on and on. All were good reads, really must reads, but my very cool English Lit. professor turned me on to the American writer, Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. It was 1972, I was in my second year of college and Thompson’s book Fear and loathing in Las Vegas was released in the U.S.. Now I have to admit I was a pretty wild child throughout the 60s, and early 70s ( who wasn’t?, it was the 60s after all ). I was hooked. Thompson had a very dramatic style of writing, hence the term “Gonzo”. The dictionary describes the wordas an adjective, “Of or associating with journalistic writing of an exaggerated, subjective, and fictionalized style” “ Bizarre or crazy”. Perfect definition for his style of writing, whether his stories are embellished or not. Most agree that his books are largely autobiographical, if true, what a life!After finishing Fear and loathing, I needed more of his style of writing (Gonzo) so I immersed myself in all of his works and was never disappointed.Final answer; My favorite adventure book, Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson.Hunter S. Thompson-1937–2005….”Buy the ticket, take the ride”.

What are some good books to read about people surviving on a raft or difficult ocean voyage?

You should read "South with Endurance", the voyage of Ernest Shackleton to explore the South Pole in 1915. Along with a sailing crew and a bunch of scientists and sled dogs, their ship is icebound and crushed, leaving them stranded on an ice pack in the middle of the ocean during winter. In the end, three men take a life boat during the storm season, in freezing water, to find a whaling station and must climb mountains in the middle of winter with nothing more than an axe, a small stove, some rope and a compass. After two years they are rescued, not having lost a single man. It is surely one of the most amazing survival adventures in the history of mankind.

What is the best survival book to have on the trail for mountain wilderness that isn't too heavy?

Details of BookA New York Times Bestseller in Sports and Travel!The ultimate resource for experiencing the backcountry!Written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury, Bushcraft 101 gets you ready for your next backcountry trip with advice on making the most of your time outdoors. Based on the 5Cs of Survivability--cutting tools, covering, combustion devices, containers, and cordages--this valuable guide offers only the most important survival skills to help you craft resources from your surroundings and truly experience the beauty and thrill of the wilderness. Inside, you'll also discover detailed information on:Choosing the right items for your kit.Manufacturing needed tools and supplies.Collecting and cooking food.Protecting yourself from the elements.With Canterbury's guidance, you'll not only prepare yourself for any climate and situation, you'll also learn how to use the art of bushcraft to reconnect with nature in ways you've never imagined.You Can Download and Read With File Format Pdf ePUB MOBI and Kindle VersionMore Info==> Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival