
(From Frontier Survival to Woodcraft, Boy Scouts of America, Bushcraft, to Whole-of-Life Survivalism)
Tracing the evolution of survival skills from frontier days to modern preparedness philosophies, this article examines the contributions of historical survivalists like Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, and Nessmuk. It discusses how survival has transitioned from a necessity to an organized discipline, first through Woodcraft, then Bushcraft, and now into a holistic ‘whole-of-life’ philosophy. The article emphasizes that survival is not just about enduring hardship but about continuous adaptation, learning, and self-reliance.
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