Staying Alive: A Southern African Survival Handbook By Ron Reid Daly

Staying Alive by Ron Reid-Daly -  Founding Commander of the Selous Scouts  

A Southern Africa Survival Handbook

Hardcover

ISBN 187480009X

Publisher: Ashanti Publishing 1990 First Edition

Condition: Very Good + to like new. The original printed boards without a DJ are slightly shelf rubbed and edge worn/bumped. This book was read and enjoyed but is still overall very good. The binding is excellent. 

Staying Alive is about using every skill, elementary and specialized which is available to all who would survive in the African bush. Food, fuel, fire, first aid, shelter, how to find your way and all the necessary hints on preventive action as well as practical instruction in tracking and map reading are covered. There is also a full section on urban and rural security and health notes on such endemic scourges as rabies and malaria complete the book. 

Ron Reid-Daly, a professional soldier, who was the founder and commander of the Selous Scouts, has taught his survival skills to hundreds of young men.