02265cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500400015026400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650000310040750802070043852011680064553400450181365300120185865300380187085600430190844215UtSlPG20260610134020.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aBeard, Daniel Carter,d1850-194114aThe Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aIllustrated by the author. aRelease date is 2013-11-18 aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) a"The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft" by Daniel Carter Beard is a practical guide aimed primarily at boys and outdoor enthusiasts, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the art of camping, woodcraft, and various outdoor survival skills, promoting outdoor activities and a connection with nature. In its exploration of camping techniques, it emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, creativity, and the joys of outdoor life. At the start of the work, Beard introduces his philosophy of boyhood as an invaluable asset to society and the importance of spending time outdoors. He reflects on his crusade to encourage young boys to engage with nature and learn practical skills for camping and woodcraft. The opening portion also hints at his personal experiences and the significance of outdoor activities to instill character and resilience in youth. He lays the groundwork for the subsequent lessons on fire-making and other essential skills that campers need to master, offering a unique blend of folklore, personal anecdotes, and practical advice geared towards fostering a love for the outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCamping aCamping -- Equipment and supplies40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44215