Dangerous Jobs: The Adventurer's Guide to High-Risk Careers

Dangerous Jobs: The Adventurer's Guide to High-Risk Careers

Abigail R. Gehring (Author)

* Paperback: 224 pages
* Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (April 14 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1602396205
* ISBN-13: 9781602396203



The success of AE's hit series Deadliest Catch and Discovery Channel's new reality show, The World's Toughest Jobs prove that Americans are fascinated with danger and the people who make it their livelihood.

Here readers will find all the harrying details on dozens of the riskiest jobs on earth. Ever thought about becoming a bounty hunter? Wondered how much bullfighters make? Considered training lions or jumping out of helicopters into forest fires for some extra cash? Did you know truck drivers have steered themselves into one of the most dangerous jobs in America? Dangerous Jobs offers an entertaining and informational guide to employment for the truly adventurous soul. 30 b&w illustrations

About the Author
Abigail R. Gehring is the editor of Back to Basics and Homesteading. She s practiced living simply since her childhood in Vermont, helping build a log cabin, home-canning jams and jellies, and enjoying natural crafts. She lives in Edgewater, New Jersey.

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