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ⓘ About William W. Forgey
About M.D. William W. Forgey William W. Forgey is a doctor, writer, and explorer with a passion for helping others. He started the nonprofit Medical Student Missions, organizing more than 40 medical trips and counting to Haiti since 2010. His work as a physician and teacher reflects his dedication to making a difference. Beyond medicine, he shares his experiences through writing, blending facts with engaging storytelling. Forgey’s books pull readers in with clear, lively prose and well-structured narratives. He has a knack for turning complex topics into easy, enjoyable reads without losing depth. His adventures and medical missions add real-world insight to his work. The result is writing that feels both informative and entertaining, keeping readers hooked.
All Book Series by William W. Forgey
The Basic Essentials of First Aid for the Outdoors
Book 3 of 11 · published 1989
Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Wilderness Emergency Care
Book 7 of 11 · published 2006
The Prepper's Guide to Surviving Pandemics, Bioterrorism, and Infectious Disease
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2021
Classic Campfire Stories: Forty Spooky Tales
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2017
Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 1990 Anthology · Cliff Jacobson,Lon Levin
Basic Illustrated Canoeing
Book 2 of 24 · published 1997 Anthology · Cliff Jacobson,Lon Levin
Basic Illustrated Cooking in the Outdoors
Book 5 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Cliff Jacobson,Lon Levin
Basic Illustrated Archery
Book 6 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Lon Levin,Beth Habeishi,Stephanie Mallory
Basic Illustrated Backpacking
Book 7 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Russ Schneider,Lon Levin,Harry Roberts
Basic Illustrated Canoe Paddling
Book 8 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Lon Levin,Harry Roberts,Steve Salins
Basic Illustrated Weather Forecasting
Book 9 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Lon Levin,Michael Hodgson
Basic Illustrated Camping
Book 10 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Cliff Jacobson,Lon Levin
Basic Illustrated Map and Compass
Book 11 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Cliff Jacobson,Lon Levin
Basic Illustrated Cross-Country Skiing
Book 12 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · J. Scott McGee,Luca Diana
Basic Illustrated Snowshoeing
Book 13 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Eli Burakian
Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping
Book 14 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Molly Absolon
Basic Illustrated Guide to Frogs, Snakes, Bugs, and Slugs
Book 15 of 24 · published 2013 Anthology · John Himmelman
Basic Illustrated Freshwater Fishing
Book 16 of 24 · published 2014 Anthology · FalconGuides
Basic Illustrated Poisonous and Psychoactive Plants
Book 17 of 24 · published 2014 Anthology · Jim Meuninck
Basic Illustrated Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms
Book 18 of 24 · published 2015 Anthology · Jim Meuninck
Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking
Book 19 of 24 · published 2015 Anthology · Justin Lichter,Justin Kline
Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking
Book 21 of 24 · published 2016 Anthology · Roger Schumann
Basic Illustrated Alpine Ski Touring
Book 22 of 24 · published 2016 Anthology · Molly Absolon
Basic Illustrated Edible Wild Plants and Useful Herbs
Book 23 of 24 · published 2018 Anthology · Jim Meuninck
Basic Illustrated Medicinal Plants
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2019 Anthology · Jim Meuninck,Rebecca Meuninck
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is William W. Forgey?
About M.D. William W. Forgey William W. Forgey is a doctor, writer, and explorer with a passion for helping others. He started the nonprofit Medical Student Missions, organizing more than 40 medical trips and counting to Haiti since 2010.
Which William W. Forgey series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Basic Illustrated series, the earliest of William W. Forgey's multi-book series: it opens with Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors (1990) and runs to 24 books across 1990–2019, ending with Basic Illustrated Medicinal Plants (2019).
How many books has William W. Forgey written?
William W. Forgey has 39 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1979 and 2021. 24 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Basic Illustrated series with 24 books — and 15 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should William W. Forgey's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. William W. Forgey's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Basic Illustrated (1990–2019, 24 books).
How are William W. Forgey's books organised into series?
This guide splits William W. Forgey's 39 books into 1 named series and 15 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Basic Illustrated (24 books, 1990–2019).