Good survival book

[Von Rheydt]

It is a very good book. There are a lot of useful tips and ideas that are clearly not copied from some other tome, but the results of real-world experience, as you pointed out.

I think we can easily say that Mors was out there whilst most others were still an itch in their respective fathers pants.

I have an old copy of Lofty Wiseman's book, and this one is easily as good. The Sergeant Major's book does cover more environments, however.

The Big Mans book is a good introduction for the person interested in being able to cope well outdoors. My copy is also very old.

Ray Mears is the current guru for the military and many civilians - as for Bear Grylls,,,,,,sorry I nearly chocked then.

But Sir, and I am sure you will agree, you can read all the books you want but there is nothing like getting cold, wet, hungry and muddy whilst learning what it is all about.