SURVIVAL O'N LAND AND SEA 
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INTRODUCTION 
Since this war began thousands of men whose ships have 
been sunk or whose planes have come down in uncivilized areas 
of the world have made their way back to friendly territory. 
This booklet, which was written by men who have actually 
lived in jungles, deserts, and in arctic regions, tells the main 
things that a man should know about living in wild countries. 
Read this book. It may save your life. Keep it in your pocket 
when you are in a part of the world where you may need it. 
With it you may be able to help not only yourself but whoever 
may be with you. 
The greatest obstacle that will confront you in the wilderness 
or at sea is fear of the unknown. As you meet and solve each 
problem you will find that it was not half so bad as you thought 
it was going to be and that after all you are doing pretty well. 
Just remember that many men, and women too, have already 
undergone such experiences and have come through. What they 
did, you too can do. 
First stop and think things over. Size up the situation arid 
plan your course of action. If you are adrift at sea you cannot 
hurry and there should be the emergency kit and set of instruc- 
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