Several of kephart s books have never been out of print since they were first published in the early 1900s. This first version of this book in its final fifth edition, printed 1912 is the shorter, more concise publication compared to kepharts later expansion of this work, called camping and woodcraft from 19161917 over 800 pages total sold as two volumes. Kephart lived in the great smoky mountains and spent most of his time in the wild. Horace kepharts classic has withstood the test of time as the definitive guide to hiking, camping, cabin making, camp cooking, and outdoor survival. Those years in the woods taught kephart much, and he, in turn, passed that education on in the form of a book, camping and woodcraft. On its broad shoulder is another, somewhat shorter. The deluxe masterpiece on outdoors living and wilderness travel the library of american outdoors classics book 20 horace kephart.
Books by horace kephart and david wescott the woods life. Camping preface the present work is based upon my book of camping and woodcraft, which appeared in 1906. These are the equivalent of modern car camping just a couple of notches down from a motel stay. The information kephart provides is proven and timeless. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart this book was intended as a pocket manual for those who travel where there are no roads and who perforce must go light. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart, paperback.
A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness. Horace kepharts camping and woodcraft real world survivor. Horace kephart was a yale graduate, scholar and university librarian who also wrote our southern highlanders, a popular geography and history of the southern appalachian and great. I was delighted to find that many handcrafters were making their own version of the kephart these days and at least one company, bark river knives, is producing a fine. A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness as for camps situated within easy reach of towns or supplyposts, every one, i suppose, knows best how to gratify his own tastes in fitting them up, and prefers to.
Horace kephart and george masa within the great smoky mountains national park, a 6,217foot peak now bears the official name of mount kephart. Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 700 fullcolor identification photographs organized visually by color and shape, the national audubon society field guide to shells is an essential book for beachcombers and divers on the atlantic, pacific, and gulf coasts of north america and the west indies. Oct 22, 2011 for the latest release of camping and woodcraft, the association has completely digitized and retypeset. Camping and woodcraft a handbook for vacation campers and for travelers in the wilderness new ed. A handbook for vacation campers and for travelers in the wilderness, horace kephart. The isbn 9789351288022 is assigned to the paperback version. The book is a whopping 888 pages and includes more than 40 historic photographs taken by kephart and his friend george masa, the japaneseborn photographer who collaborated with kephart to promote the smokies as a national park. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart, paperback barnes. Horace kephart s featured books our southern highlanders. It was expanded in 191617 into a twovolume edition, with vol. A standard manual for campers and a veritable outdoor enthusiasts bible for over four decades, this book reflects horace kepharts practical knowledge and. A handbook for vacation campers and for travelers in the wilderness facsim. The book is loaded with nuggets of wisdom from classic books written by camping and outdoors pioneers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as daniel carter beard, warren h. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
A handbook for vacation campers and for travelers in the wilderness, volume 1 camping and woodcraft. Originally published in 1906, horace kephart s camping and woodcraft. In a hardwood forest the best kindling, sure to be dry underneath the bark in all weathers, is procured by snapping off the small dead branches, or stubs of branches, that are left on the trunks of mediumsized trees. See more ideas about camping, bushcraft and bushcraft camping. Camping and woodcraft volume 1 the expanded 1916 version legacy edition.
As with many popular subjects, new books are constantly being written on camping or under the new term survival. Sure, you wont learn the best way to operate your gps or cell. Originally published in 1906 as one volume, camping and woodcraft was expanded into a twovolume edition in 191617. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 1910 edition is the purest of all the editions of the book of camping and woodcraft. The project gutenberg ebook of our southern highlanders. Incredibly, it has undergone nearly 70 printings and is one of the best selling books on the outofdoors ever published. My one aim in writing this little book is to make it of practical service to those who seek rest or sport in the wilderness, or whose business calls them thither. Incredibly, it has undergone nearly 70 printings and is one of the best selling books on the out of doors ever published. The sweetheart deal polly dugan 9780316320351 netgalley. Titled the boys book of camping and wood crafts, it contains about half of the content of the original. A standard manual for campers and a veritable outdoor enthusiasts bible for over four decades, this book reflects horace kepharts practical knowledge and covers, in depth, any problem that campers might confront. Camping and woodcraft volume 2 the expanded 1916 version legacy edition. Our southern highlanders by horace kephart free ebook.
Horace kephart kephart, horace, 18621931 the online. Though schooled as a librarian, he became the consummate outdoorsman while spending years in the smokies, which he promoted for a national park. The project gutenberg ebook of our southern highlanders, by. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. In the introduction to camping and woodcraft, horace kephart wrote. A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness horace kephart. All of the original material here retained has been revised, and so much new. The audubon society field guide to north american seashells. Read the fulltext online edition of yankee loggers. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. A recollection of woodsmen, cooks, and river drivers 1961. Camping and woodcraft ranks sixth among the ten bestselling sporting books of all time.
Woodcraft by bernard sterling mason a great traditional. Great smoky mountains association offers newest edition of. These articles were collected into his first book, camping and woodcraft, which was first published in 1906. Features summer sunflower wreath by kathy wise easy intarsia requires only three colors of wood classic compoundcut checkers set by sue mey heirloomquality game made with your scroll saw spypod by carl hirdrutter scroll your own essential accessory for covert missions petalperfect rose box by robert ardizzoni basic technique turns any design into a custom keepsake box 2007 best. Horace kephart days may 15th and 16th and a special book. Published 1921 by the macmillan company in new york. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart national parks. Originally published in 1906, horace kepharts camping and woodcraft. Horace kephart 18621931 in the introduction to camping and woodcraft, horace kephart wrote. In 1916, kephart dramatically expanded the book into two volumes to include wagon camping and semipermanent base camp construction. Sycamore and buckeye, when thoroughly seasoned, are good fuel, but will not split. For the latest release of camping and woodcraft, the association has completely digitized and retypeset. Mar, 2018 book of camping and woodcraft by horace kephart 1906 first edition of this scarce antique wilderness book hunting, fishing, roughing it.
Books by horace kephart and david wescott ive recently mentioned horace kephart so of course i should recommend his book camping and woodcraft. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Recently i reread the book of camping and woodcraft and started researching the perfect knife again. Horace kephart 18621931 and george masa 18811933 pbs.
The project gutenberg ebook of our southern highlanders, by horace kephart this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The isbn 9789351288022 is assigned to the paperback version of this title. Horace kephart has been called the john muir of the east and the savior of the smokies. A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness as for camps situated within easy reach of towns or supplyposts, every one, i suppose, knows best how to gratify his own tastes in fitting them up, and prefers to use his own ingenuity rather than copy after others. By horace kephart, author of our southern highlanders, sporting firearms, camp cookery, etc. A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness library of american outdoors classics 1 horace kephart. A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness kephart, horace on. Appalachian region, southern social life and customs subject. Page 34 o 0 inous, it kindles easily and makes a good blaze for branding up a fire. Book of camping and woodcraft by horace kephart 1906 first. Horace kephart days may 15th and 16th and a special. Appalachians people social life and customs subject. The book of camping and woodcraft by horace kephart, shop.
This was a large format book with lots of photos and illustrations. The deluxe masterpiece on outdoors living and wilderness travel the library of american outdoors classics book 19. Feb 19, 2019 in the introduction to camping and woodcraft, horace kephart wrote. Horace kephart s classic has withstood the test of time as the definitive guide to hiking, camping, cabin making, camp cooking, and outdoor survival. Page 35 hemlock, and of hardwoods generally, is good to make glowing coals in a hurry. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart national parks traveler. May 15, 20 as with many popular subjects, new books are constantly being written on camping or under the new term survival. Horace kepharts featured books our southern highlanders. A handbook for vacation campers and for travelers in the wilderness 2 volumes in 1 kephart, horace, casada, jim on. The audubon society field guide to north american seashells 97803945195 by national audubon society.
Dec 08, 2011 in 1916, kephart dramatically expanded the book into two volumes to include wagon camping and semipermanent base camp construction. This is a wonderful 321 page book written in 1906 by horace kephart. The book of the book of camping and woodcraft by horace kephart, first edition. Miller, ernest thompson seton, horace kephart, and nessmuk, and author david wescott includes his own methods, techniques, and philosophies as well. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart, camping woodcraft. A handbook for vacation campers and travelers in the woods. With clear instructions for each phase of construction, the host of pbss new yankee workshop introduces the building plans for ten handsome outdoor furnishings, including a garden swing, childs wagon, and colonial fences. Camping and woodcraft goodreads meet your next favorite book. Pitch pine, which is the most inflammable of all woods when dry and fat, will scarcely burn at all in a green state. Appalachian region, southern description and travel. Arrangement by shape and by color makes identification quick and easy. Camping and woodcraft by horace kephart, 9780870495564, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mason also wrote the junior book of woodcraft and camping, published by the ronald press company in 1943.
The book of camping and woodcraft horace kephart part 2. A guidebook for those who travel in the wilderness horace kephart isbn. I took little thought of the fastgrowing multitude who go to more accessible places and camp out just for the pleasure and healthfulness of openair life. Publication date 1906 topics camping, outdoor life publisher new york. The book of the book of camping and woodcraft by horace.
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