Woodcraft

audiobook

Woodcraft

by George Washington Sears

EN·~3 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

CHAPTER I Overwork And Recreation—Outing And Outers—How To Do It, And Why They Miss It

9:33
2

CHAPTER II Knapsack, Hatchet, Knives, Tinware, Fishing Tackle, Rods, Ditty-bag

12:58
3

CHAPTER III Getting Lost—Camping Out—Roughing It Or Smoothing It—Insects—Camps, And How To Make Them

30:47
4

CHAPTER IV Campfires And Their Importance—The Wasteful Wrong Way They Are Usually Made, And The Right Way To Make Them

13:21
5

CHAPTER V Fishing, With And Without Flies—Some Tackle And Lures—Discursive Remarks On The Gentle Art—The Headlight—Frogging

30:57
6

CHAPTER VI Camp Cookery—How It Is Usually Done, With A Few Simple Hints On Plain Cooking—Cooking Fire And Outdoor Range

27:39
7

CHAPTER VII More Hints On Cooking, With Some Simple Receipts—Bread, Potatoes, Soups, Stews, Beans, Fish, Meat, Venison

34:35
8

CHAPTER VIII A Ten Days' Trip In The Wilderness—Going It Alone

23:06
9

CHAPTER IX The Light Canoe And Double Blade—Various Canoes For Various Canoeists—Reasons For Preferring The Clinker-Built Cedar

16:28
10

CHAPTER X Odds And Ends—Where To Go For An Outing—Why A Clinker?—Boughs And Browse

14:11

Description

In an age where the relentless pace of industry leaves many exhausted, this compact guide offers a quiet invitation to step away from the grind and rediscover the restorative power of the woods. Written for the everyday laborer rather than the affluent gentleman adventurer, it blends thoughtful reflection on the hazards of overwork with a sincere love of forests, streams, and open sky. The author argues that even a brief seasonal escape can revive both body and spirit, urging readers to value simplicity over extravagance.

The manual proceeds to share hard‑won lessons from half a century of camping, emphasizing light, economical gear and sensible planning. Readers will find clear advice on choosing the right campsite, handling equipment without excess, and moving through water and wilderness with confidence. Its tone is friendly and pragmatic, making the art of woodcraft accessible to anyone willing to trade a few city comforts for fresh air and quiet evenings by the fire.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (205K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-02-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

George Washington Sears

George Washington Sears

1821–1890

Known to generations of campers as “Nessmuk,” this 19th-century outdoors writer helped shape the American tradition of lightweight canoe travel and simple life in the woods. His lively, practical books mixed hard-earned skill with a real delight in wild places.

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