What makes a good explorer? Adaptability, ambition, stamina,
self-confidence, curiosity, optimism, authority--and fund-raising
ability. Though few of us will ever have to face a charging
elephant, or survive solely on penguin stew, when it comes to
project management, crisis aversion, or any number of everyday
problems, there is much we can learn from the larger-than-life
tales of the world's most famous adventurers. Here, award-winning
documentarian Mick Conefrey pulls practical advice from their
original diaries and logs, like how to survive an anaconda attack
(wait until it has swallowed your legs, then reach down and cut its
head off), and how to keep morale up (according to Ernest
Shackleton, "A good laugh doesn't require any additional weight").
In addition to the wonderful characters and stories, this book
offers many lessons on how to set sail without a clear path
home.
Answers to some important questions, courtesy of "The
Adventurer's Handbook: "* How many corpses are believed to be on
Mt. Everest?
Answer: 120 * How is polar bear meat best prepared?
Answer: Raw and frozen.
* What do you do if attacked by a charging lion?
Answer: Stand very still and stare it down. * What should you wear
when crossing a desert?
Answer: Lots of layers--fabric absorbs sweat and prolongs
its cooling action.
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