Primitive Technology
A Survivalist's Guide to Building Tools, Shelters, and More in the Wild
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · October 29, 2019
From the craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel Primitive Technology comes a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the wild.
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- Who it’s for
- A practical guide to wild materials, with illustrated projects and a little history alongside the making.
- Genres
- Outdoor Skills, Survival & Emergency Preparedness, Crafts & Hobbies
- Published
- Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, October 29, 2019
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From the craftsman behind the popular YouTube channel Primitive Technology comes a practical guide to building huts and tools using only natural materials from the wild. John Plant, the man behind the channel, Primitive Technology, is a bonafide YouTube star. With almost 10 million subscribers and an average of 5 million views per video, John's channel is beloved by a wide-ranging fan base, from campers and preppers to hipster woodworkers and craftsmen.
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Now for the first time, fans will get a detailed, behind-the-scenes look into John's process. Featuring 50 projects with step-by-step instructions on how to make tools, weapons, shelters, pottery, clothing, and more, Primitive Technology is the ultimate guide to the craft. Each project is accompanied by illustrations as well as mini-sidebars with the history behind each item, plus helpful tips for building, material sourcing, and so forth. Whether you're a wilderness aficionado or just eager to spend more time outdoors, Primitive Technology has something for everyone's inner nature lover.
Making From Nature
A practical guide to wild materials, with illustrated projects and a little history alongside the making.
Come here for
- Making tools and shelters from materials found in the wild
- A hands-on meeting of outdoor skills and traditional crafts
Expect
- Step-by-step instructions for 50 projects, from pottery to clothing
- Illustrations, sourcing tips, and brief histories of the items
Where it sits
| Outdoor Skills | 70% |
|---|---|
| Survival & Emergency Preparedness | 54% |
| Crafts & Hobbies | 40% |
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Publisher categories
- Nature Crafts
- Natural Resources
- Outdoor Skills
- Authors
- John Plant
- Publisher
- Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
- Published
- October 29, 2019
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Nature Crafts