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Preface
Illustrations
Chapter I - OVERWORK AND RECREATION—OUTING AND OUTERS HOW TO DO IT, AND WHY THEY MISS IT
Chapter II - KNAPSACK, HATCHET, KNIVES, TINWARE, RODS, FISHING TACKLE, DITTY-BAG
Chapter III - GETTING LOST—CAMPING OUT—ROUGHING IT OR SMOOTHING IT—INSECTS—CAMPS, AND HOW TO MAKE THEM
Chapter IV - CAMP-FIRES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE—THE WASTEFUL WRONG WAY THEY ARE USUALLY MADE, AND THE RIGHT WAY TO MAKE THEM
Chapter V - FISHING, WITH AND WITHOUT FLIES—SOME TACKLE AND LURES—DISCURSIVE REMARKS ON THE GENTLE ART—THE HEADLIGHT—FROGGING
Chapter VI - CAMP COOKERY—HOW IT IS USUALLY DONE, WITH A FEW SIMPLE HINTS ON PLAIN COOKING—COOKING FIRE AND OUT-DOOR RANGE
Chapter VII - MORE HINTS ON COOKING, WITH SOME SIMPLE RECEIPTS—BREAD, COFFEE, POTATOES, SOUPS, STEWS, BEANS, FISH, MEAT, VENISON
A timeless guide to reclaiming the outdoors, this book speaks directly to anyone feeling the strain of modern life. Its author argues that even the busiest workers deserve a season of genuine rest, and offers practical, affordable ways to experience nature without the pretensions of luxury travel. The tone is friendly and grounded, acknowledging both the yearning for adventure and the realities of limited time and budget.
Packed with clear instructions and charming illustrations, the work covers everything from choosing the right pack and simple knife skills to building a proper camp‑fire and cooking over open flame. Readers will find tips on selecting sites, handling weather, and respecting the wilderness, all presented with the author’s hard‑won experience. Whether planning a weekend by a lake or a longer trek through forested hills, the book equips novices and seasoned “outers” alike with the confidence to step outside and enjoy the simple pleasures of woodcraft.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (210K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Clarke, Martin Mayer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1821–1890
Remembered by generations of campers as “Nessmuk,” this pioneering outdoor writer helped popularize solo canoe travel and light, self-reliant wilderness trips. His work mixed practical advice with a deep love of the woods, making him an early voice for simple outdoor living and conservation.
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