Download or read book Survival is a Dying Art written by Barry Davies and published by HarperCollins (UK). This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barry Davies' lifetime of adventure has sharpened his awareness of the urgent need to live in harmony with the environment, and reinforced his respect for the Great Outdoors. Always a countryman at heart, his desire for the outdoor life led him into the Army at 17, where he ultimately succeeded in joining the renowned Special Air Service. This book captures the essence of the Survival Skills and Techniques acquired and refined during Barry's S.A.S career, during which he was awarded the B.E.M. for his part in the totally successful rescue operation in the 1977 Mogadishu Hijack.