Survival on Land and Sea
Abstract
Since this war began thousands of men whose ships have been sunk or whose planes have come down in uncivilized areas of the world have made their way back to friendly territory. This booklet, which was written by men who have actually lived in Jungles, deserts, and in arctic regions, tells the main things that a man should know about living in wild countries. Bead this book. It may save your life. Keep it in your pocket when you are in a part of the world where you may need it. With it you may be able to help not only yourself but whoever may be with you. The greatest obstacle that will confront you in the wilderness or at sea is fear of the unknown. As you meet and solve each problem you will find that it was not half so bad as you thought it was going to be and that after all you are doing pretty well. Just remember that many men, and women too, have already undergone such experiences and have come through. What they did, you too can do. First stop and think things over. Size up the situation and plan your course of action. If you are adrift at sea you cannot hurry and there should be the emergency kit and set of instructions in the boat or raft to help you. On land, however, there will be the temptation to rush off Immediately in some direction, any direction, and attempt everything at once, thus using up valuable energy and adding to your own confusion. If you are cast ashore on a beach actually the best place to be the problem, perhaps, will not seem so pressing as when you are lost in the interior, especially if it is bush or jungle country where it is difficult to see very far. On the other band, if you are stranded on the desert, the fact that you can see so far and so little may make you want to start out at once In an effort to cover as much ground as possible In a short time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1943
- Accession Number
- ADA637305
Entities
Organizations
- Smithsonian Institution