The Way of the Scout: A Native American Path to Finding Spiritual Meaning in a Physical World
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Book Overview
As a boy, Tom Brown, Jr. learned the ancient skills of survival from a Native American he called Grandfather. His most advanced lessons were those of the scout. A member of a secret society, the scout was the eyes and ears of the caln, highly attuned to the earth and the "spirit-that-moves-through-all-things." These physical skills opened the way to heightened perception and true enlightenment... "To the scout, each day is filled with adventure, excitement, intensity, and play. Life is a huge playpen, waiting for the scout to break routine and move out of context, becoming invisible to everyone. Wilderness becomes his home, and the life of society becomes his wilderness..." Tom Brown Jr. The way of the scout is an ancient art of survival that conveys a powerful message for our time--a way to look deeper, a way to live more fully, and a way to transcend the limits of our bodies and minds. The way of the scout is not an easy one. But the experience offers great rewardsof personal awareness and inner peace. A timeless journey that can change our perception of the world--and ourselves.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0425147797
ISBN13:9780425147795
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Berkley Publishing Group
Length:281 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
What can I say?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
What can I say? This is Tom Brown Jr. He's THE man on tracking and outdoor survival. For anyone who loves the outdoors, who respects the outdoors, this is a must read. If you have never heard of Tom Brown Jr., go to the beginning. Go read his first book "The Tracker" and understand where Tom is coming from. Once you get hooked on Tom, you can't stop reading him.
great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
this is a great book!!! probably the best of all the tom brown books. 'the way of the scout' reminded me of my younger days of running around in the woods. many times, i evaded people and slipped through places unseen. many times, i had been right under caretaker's, security, and law enforcement's noses and came close to being caught. this book is similar to those kind of things i did, although, i never took things as far or as hardcore like tom and rick did with stalking wolf! great stories in this one and definitely worth reading over and over again. the way of the scout is definitely a way of life that fits me!
A hilarious book on the scout's psychological warfare.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Brown is definitely not the best writer, but this book is delightful! The stories of the scout's psychological warfare are hilarious. I wanna be a scout! This is not a skills book but Tom Brown's stories about the Way of the Scout, which he now teaches at his tracker school.
All these skills are very attainable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Like most of Tom Brown's books (especially The Journey, The Vision, and The Quest), there is a wealth of information between the lines. While The Way Of The Scout is not a blow-by-blow how-to book like Awakening Spirits was, it gives insights on the world that is the scout's. The skills are within access of anyone who wants to learn them, but more importantly, the mentality of the scout is the true changer of people.The scout always put those other than him/herself first. This also extends to the environment, the surroundings. Will taking something from the land in the end benefit it? How can I help those who are depending on me? The scout was a supreme naturalist, healer, tracker, hunter, and protector. How many non-scouts can say that?Anyone reading this can become a scout. It's also a level I hope to attain one day, and am planning on attending the Scout class offered by Tom Brown's school in the near future.
Great Book With Great Stories
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I had already read some of Tom Brown Jr's Books when I read this one, But none had so wonderfully illustrated Tom's ability as this one. This book was one of the best I have read! You can check Tom Brown's Web page at http://users.aol.com/trackerinc/index.html
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