by Various (Author)
Master the art of shelter in the wilderness with A Camper's Guide to Tents. This specialized collection brings together historical camping articles written by experienced outfitters, woodmen, and pioneering campers, focusing on the various types of tents and the practical methods required to construct, pitch, and maintain them.
Drawn from classic outdoor and sporting publications (spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries), this volume is an essential reference for understanding traditional canvas shelters. It provides detailed, often diagrammed instructions for building simple, effective tents from materials like canvas or even improvised tarps, reflecting an era of self-sufficiency.
This book is an invaluable classic for woodcraft enthusiasts, historical reenactors, canvas gear collectors, and anyone seeking the authentic, time-tested methods for traditional tent construction and camp shelter.
Number of Pages: 342
Dimensions: 0.76 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: May 13, 2011
