Tappan on survival [Paperback]

Mel Tappan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 091617204X | ISBN-13: 978-0916172046 | Publication Date: 1981 | Edition: 1st

One of the greatest books ever written on practical survival is back in print for the next generation of self-reliant citizens! Mel Tappan was the godfather of the modern preparedness movement, and this classic collection of his writings is an indispensable resource for information on how to develop a survival mind-set, identify the best survival locations, store food, maintain communications, select firearms and much more. A new foreword by Bruce Clayton, himself an important figure in the preparedness movement after the publication of his book Life After Doomsday in 1980, describes the unique appeal of Tappan's writings and personality, puts Tappan's role in the survivalist movement in historical perspective and explains why his work is still highly relevant today.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Janus Press; 1st edition (1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091617204X
• ISBN-13: 978-0916172046
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for the 'survival family' library..., May 27, 2007

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This review is from: Tappan On Survival (Paperback)

Even with some of the material outdated, most of what Mel Tappan wrote still applies today, just that some of the threats have changed. I still go back and re-read this and Tappan's "Survival Guns", which also should be on the survival family's bookshelf.

For the family that has little knowledge of firearms, the advice he gives is still practical today. His advice on retreating is the best I have read, and once again, the most practical. His writing is entertaining and straghtforward, and he backs up his conclusions with sound facts.

If you want cold, hard, logic (and when it comes to the survival of yourself and your family, who doesn't?), then this is the book for you. It is not the end all to be all, but I consider it mandatory to the modern survival family.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy question/answer format supplements hard facts., December 10, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tappan On Survival (Paperback)

Mel Tappan's had a big influence on the survival movement with his newsletter Personal Survival Letter and a later column in various magazines, and his first book SURVIVAL GUNS offered up many practical firearm tips, so prior fans and newcomers alike are sure to eagerly anticipate the publication of Tappan on Survival. This comes back into print for a new generation with a new foreword by survivalist Bruce Clayton, and returns the ideas and practical applications of a man who before 1999 served up a series of recipes for survival in the event of any disaster, whether it be nuclear or caused by storms. An easy question/answer format supplements hard facts.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tappen on Survival, September 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Tappan on survival (Paperback)

"Tappen on Survival" is 5 stars. Written in the '70's by Mel Tappen. I first read "Survival Guns" and then sought out his second book. Both books are excellent!! Mel Tappen was the level headed expert on survival. He wrote on survival and weapons for several different magazines during the 1970's. Expert advice still today!!