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_aLord, William Barry, _d1825-1884 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aShifts and expedients of camp life, travel & exploration |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-07-29 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration" by W.B. Lord and T. Baines is a practical guide focused on preparing for and navigating various challenges of exploration, written in the late 19th century. The authors share their combined experiences as English explorers who have journeyed through diverse terrains, offering insights into the necessary equipment and techniques for surviving and thriving in unfamiliar environments. The book aims to equip would-be adventurers with knowledge on outfitting, making improvised tools, and managing practical difficulties encountered during travels. At the start of the text, the authors establish a friendly tone reminiscent of seasoned adventurers sharing wisdom with novices. They differentiate between various traveler types— military officers, hunters, traders, and families—while detailing the specific gear needed for each. They emphasize the importance of resourcefulness, as they intend to guide readers on how to adjust their gear for a range of climates and conditions, from the jungles of Central India to the wilderness of Australia. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of equipment selection, including clothing, tools, and cooking necessities, while advocating for self-reliance and creativity in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_aBaines, Thomas, _d1820-1875 |
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