Edge of survival
By: by John Toenyes and Phil Scriver
Contributors: Scriver, Phil
Publisher: J & P Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Great Falls, Mont
Language: eng
Number of pages: 257
ISBN-13: 9781452885193
Subjects: Wilderness survival; Food habits; History; Survie en milieu sauvage; Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806); Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) fast (OCoLC)fst01406330
Notes: From back cover: Contrast the bounty of eating buffalo, bear, a multitude of other game and a full complement of supplies brought from St. Louis with the harrowing days of eating dogs and roots during the months of near starvation in the winter of 1805-06. This book not only enlightens us about the days of abundance and starvation during the expedition, it also provides an insight into their complete diet and cooking techniques. The authors have over 40 years combined experience as Lewis and Clark re-enactors. They have field tested their theories using authentic game and equipment the Corps of Discovery very likely used. That experience as well as their research has resulted in a good understanding of how the explorers probably survived during their journey across the continent.