02300cam a22003493u 4500 28255 UtSlPG 20260610133638.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14015383 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TH Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 Shelters, Shacks and Shanties Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-05 Produced by Christine and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "Shelters, Shacks and Shanties" by Daniel Carter Beard is a practical guide on constructing various types of outdoor shelters, written in the early 20th century. The work provides detailed instructions and illustrations for boys and outdoor enthusiasts on how to build basic and more complex structures such as shacks and cabins using natural materials. It serves to inspire creativity and resourcefulness in the outdoors, emphasizing skills beneficial for camping and outdoor living. The opening of the book introduces the author’s intent to cater to readers of all ages, particularly young boys interested in camping. Beard discusses the concept of building shelters using simple tools, categorizing them into "Tomahawk Camps" and "Axe Camps." He elaborates on the historical significance of camping, tracing it from prehistoric times to modern-day practices, and highlights the enjoyment derived from campfires, suggesting that knowledge of building primitive shelters can be both practical and enjoyable. The opening section sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which will detail specific designs and instructions for creating various types of shelters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Huts -- Design and construction Log cabins -- Design and construction Sheds -- Design and construction Wilderness survival https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28255 69164 69164