SAS Survival Guide

Name: SAS Survival Guide
ISBN: 9780008133788

How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea

by John 'Lofty' Wiseman

Why it's on the shelf

The pocket version of the SAS Survival Handbook. Fits in a go-bag or glovebox.

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Details

Author: John 'Lofty' Wiseman
Publisher: William Collins
Edition: Collins Gem pocket edition (2018 release)
Edition year: 2018
ISBN-13: 9780008133788
Pages: 384
Skill level: Beginner
Format: pocket

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