The Lost Book of Adventure: from the notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer

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If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won't be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime's worth of knowledge, which I'm passing on the you. Want-to-be explorers will be drawn to this handbook of all kinds of outdoors survival advice. Truly excellent water color drawings of everywhere outdoors from the Arctic to the tropics. Numerous sketches. Captions are in very small print. There was so much to include. An anthology to inspire and help children understand how far self-belief and guts took adventurers from the past - and to wonder how far these qualities could take them too. Includes stunning illustrations. Interspersed throughout the guide are excerpts from the journals of The Unknown Adventurer. He cycles 6,000 miles through Africa, sketches birds in Papua, and confronts a bushmaster in Guyana. From these glimpses, a personality appears: he is observant and resourceful; has a gentle, sly humour and reverence for the big picture: “It’s often only in the wild that the full meaning and enormity of the universe dawns on us.”

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While we are now nesting inside to #stopthespread many are taking actions to develop new skills and creativity from the safety of our homes. This book could be a key resource for you if you’re a lover of the outdoors and have thought about brushing up on your practical skills for when we’re able to once again freely roam the world! An informative book about preparing and for and undertaking your own adventures (under adult supervision). Beautifully illustrated and with great ideas this would be a great book for anyone into scouting and adventurous activities aged around 10+ Where do I even start with this beauty of a book? I honestly don't think I can do The Lost Book of Adventure justice; it is simply fantastic.' - Let Them Be SmallPeppered with awe-inducing snippets of a mysterious adventurer’s exploits and incredibly detailed explanations and diagrams, I found the level of detail in this book is quite astounding. The pastel illustrations are just gorgeous, building excitement and a sense of wonder in readers, while the text encourages a bit of daydreaming while staying sensible and bringing safety to the fore every time. This book is poetically written and is quite the sight to behold - I would have been absolutely ecstatic to get my hands on this book as a book-loving tween or early teenager. Se volete fare un regalo a vostro figlio a cui piace la natura o inventare storie avventurose, questo è il libro perfetto! You'll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)-all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild. For anyone who cares about getting themselves and their children out in the wild, read this and understand what it means to live with your senses alive. This has the power to kindle the fire of adventure in a whole generation.' -- Ed Vere Very oriented to boy scouts, adventure and survival tips.. from how to build a tent or shelter to how to treat animal bites..

The Lost Book of Adventure: from the Notebooks of the Unknown

The book is broken down into stories of the author’s adventures and interlaced with practical tips and instructions (build your own shelters; understand stargazing; how to navigate printed maps) and much more. This book makes me yearn for days full of hiking and exploring, warm nights under the stars, and above all, campfires.

Skilful drawings show deserts, rapids, canals, forests, mountains, jungles, islands, oceans and the equipment for surviving in them, with tips on how to construct shelters or rafts, or improvise an oar. The breathtaking landscapes offer a sense of the grandeur of the natural world. And would-be explorers might enjoy the anecdotes about being dragged by the leg by a hyena, or eating maggots from a pig's carcass.' -- The Sunday Times * Book of the Week * Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in return for a review based on my honest opinion For sure, this is a book designed to equip you for adventure into any environment and any climate. It contains the most comprehensive guidance, in the form of lists, instructions, diagrams, facts, knowledge, techniques, advice, remedies and warnings. Yet, it is so much more than just a handbook. It is also a beautifully illustrated story, narrating a life time of adventure, which draws on thoughtful reflections, poetically written. On describing the Northern Lights, 'it was as if a celestial chorus had put on a show for an audience of one'. International products have separate terms and are sold from abroad and may differ from local products including fit, age rating, and language of product, labeling, or instructions, or plugs (you may require an adapter). The Guardian -- ‘ A clarion call to the child explorer [...]a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild. '

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A brief summary of the table of contents gives a sense of what is in store. There are headings (and a sample of subheadings) below including Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants and even how to pan for gold. Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Skilful drawings show deserts, rapids, canals, forests, mountains, jungles, islands, oceans and the equipment for surviving in them, with tips on how to construct shelters or rafts, or improvise an oar. The breathtaking landscapes offer a sense of the grandeur of the natural world. And would-be explorers might enjoy the anecdotes about being dragged by the leg by a hyena, or eating maggots from a pig's carcass.' - Sunday Times It's well written, the Illustrations in the Authors hand are Simple yet Beautiful at the same time!Firstly I just have to state that I received this book in exchange for an honest review (thank you Frances Lincoln! ). PLEASE don't Hesitate in buying this Gem. You won't be Sorry & being able to Share it & Pass it on to family & friends is a real Plus! Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments The Lost Book of Adventure definitely contains a little something for everyone with an adventurous imagination!