Daniel Carter Beard

The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft Daniel Carter Beard

Originally published in 1920, this modern American classic will be a great outdoor guide for camping and woodworking enthusiasts. Reading this book will allow you to learn how to:

get ready for a camping trip, prepare your equipment, set up a campfire, prepare a basic meal, survive in the wildand much more...




Check out the full list of contents below:




I. FIRE MAKING BY FRICTION

II. FIRE MAKING BY PERCUSSION

III. HOW TO BUILD A FIRE

IV. HOW TO LAY A GOOD COOKING FIRE

V. CAMP KITCHENS

VI. CAMP FOOD

VII. PACKING HORSES

VIII. THE USE OF DOGS. MAN PACKING

IX. PREPARING FOR CAMPING TRIP

X. SADDLES

XI. CHOOSING A CAMP SITE

XII. AXE AND SAW

XIII. COUNCIL GROUNDS AND FIRES

XIV. RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE




This guidebook will be a perfect gift for boys, girls, teenagers and young scouts who would like to improve their knowledge of outdoor camping activities and learn new woodworking skills.

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