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by Vin T. Sparano (Author) "Popular rifle actions used today fall into two broad classifications-the repeating action and the single-shot action..." (more)
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There may be a new publisher, hundreds of new photos and drawings, and new sections on survival, watersports, and all-terrain vehicles, but this book retains its basic format and its editor, which have served it well for three previous editions. Sparano's long experience as an outdoor writer and as editor of Outdoor Life magazine is especially evident in the detailed hunting and fishing chapters. Besides these, the 11 chapters include game animals and birds, game fish, camping, survival, boating, archery, dogs, first aid, and outdoor information sources. Obviously, there are many books on each of these topics, but for a broad introduction to them all at once, with numerous clear illustrations, this continues to be a fine choice. Recommended for smaller collections as a stand-alone work, this would also serve most libraries well as an introduction and stimulus to further reading in more specialized outdoor sources.?Roland C. Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia is like a vintage wine, it has gotten better with age and subsequent editions."--Nick Karas, NY Newsday

"Vin T. Sparano's lifetime as an outdoorsman is reflected in every chapter of this comprehensive reference. Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia is one of the most complete guides I've ever seen. Everything you need to know from fishing knots to survival skills is covered in detail."--Todd Smith, editor-in-chief, Outdoor Life

"In this world of tunnel-vision specialists, Vin Sparano pursued a refreshingly different mission with his Complete Outdoor Encyclopedia...the essential core of every inquisitive sportsman's library, one we will reach for time and again, whether we've been at this for years or just started yesterday."--James R. Babb, editor, Gray's Sporting Journal
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 800 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; Revised edition (August 15, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312191901
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312191900
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.8 x 2.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,188,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Concise, no-nonsense information for outdoor enthusiasts, October 18, 1999
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This book offers a veritable wealth of information for hunters, campers, fishermen and others who spend recreation time in the outdoors. I've used it to identify types of fish, to know how to build a fire in the rain, and to prepare food for overnight hikes. I'd give it 5 stars if it hadn't suggested one thing I consider very poor judgement--using prairie dogs as targets for practice. As a hunter and fisherman, I NEVER would take even a prairie dog's life needlessly... try a few clay pigeons instead.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good choice, May 21, 2007
Lots of info on everything from hunting, ballistics, survival, boating, fishing to first aid. Very worthwhile buy. Wish it had more on tracking game but overall it is very complete.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, May 7, 2009
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Very good coffee table book for the sportsman with much good advice. Interesting information on a variety of items. Color printing would of been a big plus.
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This is a great book for Survivalist, Hikers, and Campers alike. It is filled with easy to follow information and instructions on, Fishing, Hunting, Bow shooting, Foraging,... Read more
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