Jungle Travel & Survival by John B. Walden

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Adventure travel, whether in the rain forests of Brazil or the jungles of Belize, can be filled with risk and sometimes lift-threatening situations. Now here is a complete guide on how to cope with and survive the unique and sometimes deadly challenges of a jungle excursion. Dr. John Walden is a professor and associate dean of Medical School Development and Outreach at Marshall University. He has taken more than 75 trips into remote areas of the Amazon Basin.

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In this illustrated guidebook, medical doctor Walden (Marshall Univ. Sch. of Medicine) discusses three main areas of concern for those planning to journey the rainforests of the world: how to prepare for the jungle, cope while on the trail, and effectively handle medical emergencies. Although the title may suggest a rather specialized handbook that will appeal to a very limited audience, there is actually much useful information for the common hiker. Walden, who has led many treks into the Amazon basin, offers knowledgeable advice on what to wear, how to build shelter, what plants and animals to eat, how to build fire, and how to handle extreme situations, such as the lack of food and drinking water. Especially valuable is the section on medical concerns in which Walden lists medicines one might need while on the trip, discusses how to avoid parasites and diseases, and explains what vaccinations are necessary. The bibliography is excellent. Recommended for all libraries. George M. Jenks, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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