He estimates lund has sold about 400,000 of his books, including more than two dozen titles such as homemade c4, hardcore poaching, advanced mantrapping, and ragnars big book of homemade weapons. Benson has managed to keep his exact whereabouts and real name away from public knowledge. Since its founding in 1922, ragnar benson construction has made a name for itself as one of the chicago areas leading builders for its professional, innovative and collaborative approach to projects. Commercial building cbc, highway heavy hh residential building rbc, contractor license.
Ragnar benson is actually the pen name of an author who has written some of the most dangerous books available. Benson has revealed very few details of his background and personal life. Ragnar benson construction, llc, park ridge il company. They may have sought to avenge ragnar s death, which may or may not have been murder, or they may have been claiming land to which they believed they had a right as a. Employment in the high risk job market by benson, ragnar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ragnar benson is a provider of engineering and construction solutions for the rail and heavy civil industries. We were founded on core values of honesty, integrity, and accountability.
Apr 26, 2019 ragnar is the first real viking personality to emerge from the hazy accounts of the period but in many ways he still belongs more in the fablefilled pages of the sagas than amongst the sober. The name s popularity in norway peaked during the 1920s and 1930s, during which time it was given to more than 0. Ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific survivalist author who specializes in preparedness topics, particularly survival. Nov 09, 2010 ragnar benson assumed pen name is a prolific writer specializing in nonfiction survival topics. Ragnar was considered dangerous because of his exposing works on munitions, explosives, mantrapping, creating new identities and more.
In much the same way, todays ragnarians fulfill their freedom to roam, to explore, to lead, a freespirited desire to get out there and experience an outdoor adventure with friends. Ragnar paul benson was born on month day 1911, at birth place, to paul herman bengtsson benson and anna marie bengtsson benson born andersson. Follow ragnar benson and explore their bibliography from s ragnar benson author page. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ragnar benson has 44 books on goodreads with 1896 ratings. Ragnar benson, llc is a business entity registered at oregon secretary of state. Ragnar benson is currently considered a single author. He was a conqueror, a wild man, a leader, fearless and freespirited. This business is extremely cyclical and extremely trendy, says ragnar benson. Our focus in the construction industry is midtolarge size healthcare, higher education and commercial building projects as well as work in the industrial, heavy highway, and rail construction industries. Preparing to live after society crumbles 9781581605754. Ragnar benson is working diligently to complete harveys work scope at the csx project site by other means, including working directly with former harvey subcontractors where. The governments view of survivalists 29 f chapter 4.
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Jan 30, 2017 ragnar benson, llc is a business entity registered at oregon secretary of state. Ragnar was a king and hero of early 9th century scandinavia. Mar 16, 2012 according to wikipedia, ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific survivalist author who specializes in preparedness topics, particularly survival retreats, hunting, trapping, austere medicine, explosives, firearms and improvised weapons. Ragnars guide to home and recreational use of high explosives paperback. Ragnar lothbrok was a danish viking warlord and a renowned hero of norse history who lived in the 9 th century. Ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific survivalistprepping author who specializes in preparedness topics, particularly survival retreats, hunting, trapping, austere medicine, false identification, explosives, firearms, and improvised weapons. To the point of you are getting into the info he is teaching and then throws in for more information read my book xxxxx. On january 23, 1989, the action was placed at issue. Books by ragnar benson author of ragnars urban survival.
We specialize in passenger and heavy rail construction, as well as midtolarge size healthcare, higher education. Ragnar benson assumed pen name is a prolific writer specializing in nonfiction survival topics. The legendary viking, who was also the king of denmark and sweden, was also known as ragnar sigurdsson as he was told to be danish king sigurd rings son or hring in some accounts. This is useful in estimating the financial strength and credit risk of the company. Ragnar is said to have been the father of three sons halfdan, inwaer ivar the boneless, and hubba ubbewho, according to the anglosaxon chronicle and other medieval sources, led a viking invasion of east anglia in 865. Almost all of ragnar s early stuff is excellent, then it got a bit less useful, then pretty bad, then totally garbage. About william charles with more than a century of exceptional work in our resume, william charles remains guided by the pursuit of excellence.
Ragnar benson was by all accounts the type who would give jockey whatever he needed just about whenever he asked. The company continues to expand and evolve with industry demands while maintaining its reputation for the. Ragnar benson, llc 833 featherstone rd, rockford, il 61107. Ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific survivalist author who specializes in preparedness. We note that ragnar benson s answer and new matter was filed december 14, 1983. Many authors do this, look at jerry ahern and all the books he publishes under different names.
The pleadings closed in this case on january 23, 1989 when beech filed its reply to ragnar benson s new matter. He estimates lund has sold about 400,000 of his books, including more than two dozen titles such as homemade c4, hardcore poaching, advanced mantrapping, and ragnar s big book of homemade weapons. A hardtimes guide to staying alive in the city jan 1, 2000. Ragnar is said to have been the father of three sonshalfdan, inwaer ivar the boneless, and hubba ubbewho, according to the anglosaxon chronicle and other medieval sources, led a viking invasion of east anglia in 865. How to easily use the latest technology to drop out, start over, and get on with your life, and more on thriftbooks. Ragnar benson construction, llc chicago, illinois proview. Ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific nonfiction survivalist author that specializes in preparedness topics, particularly survival retreats, trapping, austere medicine, false identities, explosives, and improvised weapons. Neil strauss on ragnars urban survival neil strauss. A hardtimes guide to staying alive in the city, and acquiring new id.
He has written more than 20 books for paladin throughout the years on a variety of topics covering everything from weapons to politics to survival medicine. Annual sales and employees what industry is the company in. Ragnar benson s headquarters is located in chicago, illinois, usa 60606. The nsa will have a van outside your residence within a week of buying any of his publications. Many of his 46 books were published by loompanics unlimited which went out of business in 2004 and by paladin press.
According to wikipedia, ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific survivalist author who. Ragnar benson the only radio interview with him known to. Ragnar benson in september 2017 also submitted letters to gai stating that the contractor was unilaterally amending the subcontract by assigning certain tasks to a thirdparty and reducing or. Ragnar benson a pen name is a good writer, but he does mention his other books way too many times. Although you definitely need a whole different set of survival skills to make it in the city, it can be done, and ragnar tells you how to find water, trap and butcher game, preserve food, position a retreat. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Ragnar s books cover politics to weapons to survival. Ragnar benson construction, llc 223 w jackson blvd, suite 350 chicago, il 60606 phone. One day later, ragnar benson aimed an arbitration demand at gallagher, with gallagher demanding that phoenix defend and indemnify it in a letter sent to the insurer one week later.
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Benson is the pseudonym for a 60yearold agricultural consultant and explosives expert in idaho. He is the author of approximately 37 books this number may be low covering such topics as retreats, hunting, trapping, false identification, explosives, firearms, improvised weapons, urban survival, and doityourself medicine. Almost all of ragnars early stuff is excellent, then it got a bit less useful, then pretty bad, then totally garbage, then pretty bad, then not as bad, fairly good now again. They may have sought to avenge ragnars death, which may or may not have been murder, or they may have been. Many of his books have been published by paladin press. Ragnar benson is the pen name of a prolific survivalist author who specializes in preparedness topics, particularly survival retreats, hunting, trapping, austere medicine, false identification, explosives, firearms, and improvised weapons. Ragnar benson construction modernizes an intermodal facility. Then you get that book and it says the same thing about the book you read that sent you to the next one. Not sure if ragnar is a writers publishing name, or a reflection on the parents experiences raising their son. The address is 833 featherstone rd, rockford, il 61107. Crossbows by ragnar benson eating cheap fire, flash, and fury.
Ragnar benson construction is a general contractor located in chicago, illinois. The name is now current as ragnar in iceland, norway, sweden and the faroe islands and as ragner in denmark. See all books authored by ragnar benson, including ragnar s urban survival. Ragnar benson is a chicagobased company, providing general contracting, construction management, and designbuild services throughout several major markets throughout the united states. See all books authored by ragnar benson, including ragnars urban survival. The do it right the first time work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. Ragnar benson is americas mostesteemed survival expert. Ragnar benson s most popular book is ragnar s urban survival. How to easily use the latest technology to drop out, start over, and get on with your life, and more on. He is the author of approximately 37 books this number may be low covering such topics as retreats, hunting, trapping, false identification, explosives, firearms, improvised weapons, urban survival, and. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Recession risk determine whether ragnar benson grew or shrank during the last recession.
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