William W. Forgey Books in Order

This guide explains how cold affects the human body, including the ways it generates and loses heat. Forgey discusses the causes, prevention, and treatment of hypothermia, addressing the hazards of exposure in outdoor conditions.

A compact outdoor first-aid guide surveys injuries and illnesses that can interrupt a trip, including wounds, sprains, fractures, bites, and temperature-related problems. Its emphasis is on recognizing common difficulties and understanding the practical demands of care away from ordinary facilities.

Designed for international travelers, this portable manual examines medical problems that may arise away from familiar services. Forgey organizes information about prevention, recognition, and emergency care into a reference intended to fit easily into a briefcase or flight bag.

Forgey draws on more than twenty years as a family physician for this collection of observations and tips. The compact book presents practical wisdom gathered from his own medical experience rather than a continuous narrative or a single clinical subject.

Ghosts, unexplained encounters, and dangerous adventures fill this collection intended for telling around a campfire. Stories range from haunted houses to remote mines and northern wilderness, pairing traditional chills with narratives selected for their impact when spoken aloud.

This pocket reference considers first aid in remote places where immediate medical help may be unavailable. Forgey surveys injuries and illnesses ranging from frostbite and animal bites to wounds and fractures, emphasizing how backcountry circumstances differ from urban emergencies.

Ghost stories and supernatural encounters are arranged for retelling from memory around a campfire. Each tale includes an outline printed for use in low light, helping storytellers retain the sequence while sharing frightening folklore with listeners outdoors.

These Wilderness Medical Society guidelines collect the organization's recommendations for care before a patient reaches a medical facility. Topics range from evacuation and traumatic injuries to environmental exposure, water safety, medical kits, and the practical limitations of remote settings.

Forgey surveys the challenges of providing care when medical facilities are difficult to reach. Organized around assessing a situation, stabilizing an injured person, and managing symptoms, the handbook discusses wounds, orthopedic injuries, and the practical responsibilities of extended wilderness travel.

Forgey examines medical preparedness for emergencies in which professional help may be unavailable. The handbook addresses recognizing common problems, planning supplies, and organizing care during a crisis, connecting practical preparation with the limits and responsibilities faced by everyday households.

A medical reference for sailors and power-boaters addresses emergencies and illnesses that may develop on the water. Forgey discusses head trauma, orthopedic injuries, seasickness, cold exposure, burns, and problems after visiting ports, alongside planning a ship's medicine chest.

Forgey examines infectious-disease emergencies through the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and broader preparedness concerns. Discussions include transmission, vaccines, herd immunity, resurgences, and public policy, considering how outbreaks alter daily life and the decisions communities face while responding.