Survival Skills of the North American Indians

by Peter Goodchild

This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information offered.

Genres: Native American, Survival

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1985

Reviews

[Katia M. Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A relatively thorough book on all aspects of native American living. I would have liked to have seen more work done on the medicinal chapter though. There was plenty of description of what was used by whom, but it would have been nice to have read the scientific reasons why certain plants were used for certain conditions.