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Secrets of the Forest #3
Stalking, Tracking, and Playing Games in the Wild: Secrets of the Forest
“Excellence and care guide every quiet step Mark Warren makes; to follow him teaches unique, wonderful truths about one’s connection to the Earth and its inhabitants. “ –Rhyse Bendell, Medicine Bow summer camper and student
“Mark leads the modern reader along the almost forgotten paths of wood lore, natural medicine, and self-sufficiency. “ –Emily Ghiz, baker and Montessori teacher
In this third volume of the “Secrets of the Forest” series, outdoor educator Mark Warren opens the door to experiences with wildlife such
· how to stalk animals of the wild without being detected by their keen senses. This discipline addresses posture, clothing, diet, de-scenting, and “soft-walking,” the ultra-slow-motion technique that falls below the radar of wildlife’s peripheral vision.
· how to read individual tracks and multiple gaits of specific animal species.
· how to convert animal skins into rawhide and leather for crafts and clothing.
· how to differentiate species of snakes and, in the process, demystify their often misunderstood intentions.
The second half of the book is dedicated to games. Its main purpose is to ensure that young ones (under an adult leader) simply have fun on an outing and will want to return to nature for another adventure. Some of these games come from Native American traditions, but many are new and range from “high-action” to “pensive around the campfire” kinds of activities. This volume contains more than one hundred fifty original adventures.
“Mark leads the modern reader along the almost forgotten paths of wood lore, natural medicine, and self-sufficiency. “ –Emily Ghiz, baker and Montessori teacher
In this third volume of the “Secrets of the Forest” series, outdoor educator Mark Warren opens the door to experiences with wildlife such
· how to stalk animals of the wild without being detected by their keen senses. This discipline addresses posture, clothing, diet, de-scenting, and “soft-walking,” the ultra-slow-motion technique that falls below the radar of wildlife’s peripheral vision.
· how to read individual tracks and multiple gaits of specific animal species.
· how to convert animal skins into rawhide and leather for crafts and clothing.
· how to differentiate species of snakes and, in the process, demystify their often misunderstood intentions.
The second half of the book is dedicated to games. Its main purpose is to ensure that young ones (under an adult leader) simply have fun on an outing and will want to return to nature for another adventure. Some of these games come from Native American traditions, but many are new and range from “high-action” to “pensive around the campfire” kinds of activities. This volume contains more than one hundred fifty original adventures.
- GenresNonfiction
256 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2020
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About the author
Mark Warren
20 books174 followersWarren lectures on Native American history and survival skills, and Western American history presenting at museums and cultural centers around the country. He is a member of the Wild West History Association, The Historical Novel Society, and Western Writers of America. His Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey trilogy was honored by WWA’s Spur Awards, The Historical Novel Society, and the 2020 Will Rogers Medallion Awards. Warren is a 2022 Georgia Author of the Year recipient for his book Song of the Horseman (Finalist, Literary Fiction). Indigo Heaven, The Westering Trail Travesties, and his short story, The Cowboy, The Librarian and The Broomsman, are Will Rogers Medallion Awards winners.
Mr. Warren has fifteen traditionally published books: from Lyons Press, Two Winters in a Tipi and Secrets of the Forest (a four volume series on nature and primitive skills), from Five Star – Gale Cengage and Two Dot, Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey (a historical fiction trilogy on the life of Wyatt Earp,) from Five Star – Gale Cengage Indigo Heaven, The Cowboy, The Librarian and the Broomsman from the anthology Librarians of the West: A Quartet, The Westering Trail Travesties, and A Last Serenade for Billy Bonney, and from Speaking Volumes, Song of the Horseman, Last of the Pistoleers, and A Tale Twice Told.
You can find out more about Mark Warren by visiting his website at www.markwarrenbooks.com.
Mr. Warren has fifteen traditionally published books: from Lyons Press, Two Winters in a Tipi and Secrets of the Forest (a four volume series on nature and primitive skills), from Five Star – Gale Cengage and Two Dot, Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey (a historical fiction trilogy on the life of Wyatt Earp,) from Five Star – Gale Cengage Indigo Heaven, The Cowboy, The Librarian and the Broomsman from the anthology Librarians of the West: A Quartet, The Westering Trail Travesties, and A Last Serenade for Billy Bonney, and from Speaking Volumes, Song of the Horseman, Last of the Pistoleers, and A Tale Twice Told.
You can find out more about Mark Warren by visiting his website at www.markwarrenbooks.com.
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June 12, 2023
From the Author:
Some people have said that when we die our whole lives flash before us. Like dreams, that is a moment that defies time. If there is any truth to it, surely there would need to be some editing. Maybe the reel will be “Highlights of My Life.” I have always believed that my film footage would have to be reduced to the many episodes of stalking in close to animals just to watch them in their day to day lives. Bears, foxes, rattlesnakes, turkey, otter, deer, beaver . . . and on and on the list goes. These pictures comprise the most vivid memories I have.
Some people have said that when we die our whole lives flash before us. Like dreams, that is a moment that defies time. If there is any truth to it, surely there would need to be some editing. Maybe the reel will be “Highlights of My Life.” I have always believed that my film footage would have to be reduced to the many episodes of stalking in close to animals just to watch them in their day to day lives. Bears, foxes, rattlesnakes, turkey, otter, deer, beaver . . . and on and on the list goes. These pictures comprise the most vivid memories I have.
November 3, 2020
Stalking is one of my favorite activities in nature, to observe animals in their natural environment. This volume is full of Mark Warren's amazing stories of animal encounters. If you like the outdoors and you like playing games, you will love the "games" section of this book. This is especially a great book for educators to use in teaching children in nature, and the stalking exercises will teach children and adults both patience and presence of mind and space.
June 12, 2023
From the Author:
Some people have said that when we die our whole lives flash before us. Like dreams, that is a moment that defies time. If there is any truth to it, surely there would need to be some editing. Maybe the reel will be “Highlights of My Life.” I have always believed that my film footage would have to be reduced to the many episodes of stalking in close to animals just to watch them in their day to day lives. Bears, foxes, rattlesnakes, turkey, otter, deer, beaver . . . and on and on the list goes. These pictures comprise the most vivid memories I have.
Some people have said that when we die our whole lives flash before us. Like dreams, that is a moment that defies time. If there is any truth to it, surely there would need to be some editing. Maybe the reel will be “Highlights of My Life.” I have always believed that my film footage would have to be reduced to the many episodes of stalking in close to animals just to watch them in their day to day lives. Bears, foxes, rattlesnakes, turkey, otter, deer, beaver . . . and on and on the list goes. These pictures comprise the most vivid memories I have.
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