Motor Camping

The opening pages capture a moment when the open road became a national pastime, offering families a way to trade everyday routine for fresh horizons. Written in the early 1920s, the guide paints a vivid picture of how the automobile turned wilderness into a weekend escape, blending the romance of adventure with the practical promise of affordable travel.

Packed with detailed illustrations, the book walks listeners through everything from fold‑away beds and homemade tents to cooking gear and portable trailers. It also maps out countless free and low‑cost campgrounds across the country, showing how a modest car can become a mobile home base for two‑week trips or quick city‑adjacent getaways. Listeners will come away with a clear sense of the era’s camping spirit and a treasure trove of timeless tips for hitting the road today.