"Survival Skills of Native California" by Paul Campbell

Christopher discusses the legendary Paul Campbell's massive "Survival Skills of Native California" book, the book Christopher wishes he had as a child. The book is available at the Store at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com. This classic book includes Native uses of plants, how weapons were made, processing fibre and making sandals, making bows and rabbit sticks, the original way of making fire -- and SO MUCH MORE!

[@florafaunafuture]

I love that you posted this 20 days before Paul passed - hope he got to see it! He put in the footwork with this amazing piece of literature, finding and living with the keepers of the flame. I'm very glad to have been introduced to rabbitstick throwing by him at skillshares in the AZ desert year after year. Before that I came upon this book after gathering a huge bag of california buckeye and brought it to a thanksgiving gathering without knowing how to process it at all. Someone had a copy there and we were able to make it happen. If the internet dies, this is probably the book you want to carry with you. Props Christopher

[@ChristopherNyerges]

[@AfroPrepperPasadena]

I'm going to pick up this book.

[@ChristopherNyerges]

Good decision! It's a great book!

[@ChristopherNyerges]

John, Paul never saw this. However, we did many videos together, Dirttime videos, and we did many classes together. I would visit Paul during his last days, and we would watch Dual Survivor and Bear Grylls and laugh about it. I still sell Paul's last two books for his family, The Universal Tool Kit and Paints and Pigments....

[@oldgeekster1]

This is the one book I consider a personal treasure in my home library.

[@AfroPrepperPasadena]

you are pumping them out. great content.

[@ChristopherNyerges]

thanks!

[@zzzombiez]

I wish this video was plastered across every KZbin opening page. The value of this book is greatly understated even when framed by Christopher's boundless enthusiasm. - Mike / vec

[@christophernyerges3003]

I agree with you entirely...

[@Wingman115]

Awesome information Christopher thanks so much for sharing.. I will have to make a trip north to take one of your classes.. Question do you ever come down to San Diego to teach?

[@ChristopherNyerges]

I do get to San Diego from time to time and might be doing some classes there this winter

[@Wingman115]

I will keep a eye out for you. Thanks for posting.

[@MTCali70]

That book is out of print..