Woodcraft and Camping | 
 enlarge | Author: George W. Sears Nessmuk
Publisher: Dover Publications
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 52810
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 105
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 0486211452
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.54
EAN: 9780486211459
ASIN: 0486211452
Publication Date: June 1, 1963
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Product Description
Classic instructions for roughing it, camping, hiking, firemaking, cookout, shelters, miscellaneous wood lore.
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 A wonderful anachronism April 13, 2008
"Nessmuk" wrote for an era when much of the lower 48 was still wilderness, and his writings are an entertaining time machine trip to a long-gone era. Myself, I enjoyed reading the book very, very much. But you can no longer start a campsite by cutting down a half-dozen trees!
 A great "Back In The Day" read ....... May 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Talk about a look back in time; this little book makes you appreciate the times Sears was living. It's amazing how much some things have changed, yet so much has remained the same. Nothing really profound here, just a great expression of the ways things were in that period of time. The writing style of that period is refreshing, as well.
 Reprint of 1880s "Romantic Period" articles/book April 12, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
In this book, "Nessmuk" (a pseudonym for George W. Sears) provides a moderately entertaining read. He writes during, and was an active participant in, the "back to nature movement" during the Victorian period. He writes about the glory and romance of camping, woodcraft, woods travel, and flyfishing using minimalist methods. The info on reflector fire-building, hatchets, fishing with worms/grubs is good, basic lore that everyone needs to learn; however, the book lacks detail on many other basic aspects of woodcraft and Northwoods style camping and outdoor survival, especially collecting and storing food and winter living. If the reader follows the author's recommendations during a lengthy outing in the Northwoods or boreal forest, they'd likely get into major trouble. More info is needed than presented here by Nessmuk if one plans their own 10-day adventure crossing a big stretch of woods. In summary, yes, it's a quaint and entertaining read, but if you want less romanticizing/glorification and more detail, check out "Camp and Trail Methods" by E. Kreps and "Northern Bushcraft" by Mors Kochanski. (Note: This review written by a primitive survival expert and former fur trapper. I gave this book 2 stars to make a point regarding safety. Many a person has died or nearly died in the outdoors by following the ways of romantics/mystics rather than seeking knowledge from and following the ways of realists -- the practitioners. Although Nessmuk teaches solid methods, he leaves too many important things unsaid for students of the outdoors. If you just want to be entertained, then buy the book.
Great read February 4, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book tells how camping should be done, like what you really need to bring backpacking and how to make an efficent fire that will last all night without restoking. Nessmuk also includes stories of his experiences with the techniques.
One of the very best books on light-weight camping November 21, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've owned a copy of this book for a number of years. I read it at least once every year. This is one of the best books around, albeit a very slim little book. a) The writing style is interesting, much more so than the styles of modern day writers. He ruminates about why he is outdoors, about philosophy, not just gear and "how-to's". b) Every time I read him, I get a new idea for reducing my pack weight. I go backpacking nowadays with a pack weight of about 20-25 pounds (including food and water). This is largely due to Nessmuk (and Horace Kephart). This little book is one of the best investments you can make.
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