The Camper's Handbook (1908)

The Camper's Handbook, written by Thomas Hiram Holding and first published in 1908, is a comprehensive guide to camping in the great outdoors. The book covers a wide range of topics, including choosing the right equipment, setting up camp, cooking over an open fire, and navigating through the wilderness. Holding provides detailed descriptions of different types of tents, sleeping bags, and other camping gear, as well as advice on how to choose the best options for your needs and budget. He also covers the basics of campsite selection, including tips on finding a safe, dry, and level spot to pitch your tent.The book includes detailed instructions on how to build a fire and cook over it, with recipes for everything from simple stews to more elaborate meals. Holding also offers tips on how to store food safely and avoid attracting wildlife to your campsite.In addition to practical advice, The Camper's Handbook includes sections on the history of camping, the benefits of spending time in nature, and the importance of preserving the environment. Holding emphasizes the need to leave no trace and to respect the natural world around us.Overall, The Camper's Handbook is a timeless guide to camping that is sure to be of interest to anyone who loves spending time in the great outdoors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.