Master the wilderness—vintage style.
This 1975 edition of Outdoorsman's Handbook by Clyde Ormond is more than a book—it's a survival companion packed with illustrated step-by-step guides. Learn to pluck game birds, weigh fish with string, build rustic shelters, trench tents, and craft gear using natural materials.

With over 330 pages of time-tested knowledge, this guide walks readers through eight detailed how-to sections, from hunting and fishing to cooking, horse gear, and DIY tools for backwoods living. Designed by Jeff Fitschen and illustrated by Nicholas Amorosi, it’s as informative as it is visually engaging.

Quick Specs
∙ Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
∙ Author: Clyde Ormond
∙ Illustrator: Nicholas Amorosi
∙ Designed by: Jeff Fitschen
∙ Published: 1975, Sixth Printing
∙ Publisher: Outdoor Life / E.P. Dutton
∙ Language: English
∙ Pages: 336
∙ Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1 inches
∙ Genre: Wilderness Survival, How-To
∙ Library of Congress Card No.: 76-134237 

Condition
Well-preserved vintage condition. The dust jacket has minor edge wear. The hardcover beneath features a stamped wilderness motif. Clean interior with light age-toning.

Perfect for collectors of vintage outdoor books, survivalists, hunters, campers, and fans of 1970s outdoor culture.

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