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 enlarge | Author: George W. Sears Nessmuk
Publisher: Dover Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $6.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 60990
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
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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 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.
Smooth it November 16, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
' We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it we go to smooth it. We have it rough enough at home...'
' The temptation is to buy this or that bit of indispensable camp kit has been too strong and we have gone to the blessed woods handicapped with a load fit for a pack mule. That is not how to do it.
Go light, and the lighter the better so that you have the simplest material for health comfort and enjoyment. '
Nessmuk
Nessmuk is the pen name of George Washington Sears. In 1884 he wrote the book Woodcraft and Camping and it has been in print ever since. His approach to camping is satisfyingly philosophical and completely practical. Worthy reading for anyone who wants to take to the woods.
Advance To The Woods, Nessmuk for your guide. August 12, 2005
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
I have been buying multiple copies of Nessuk's two books to give away since I was a kid (I'm 71 on 15 Aug 05). I was stimulated to return to the book by a plague of horseflies and mosquitoes, recalling that Nessmuk had a repellant that actually seemed to be a skin tonic. Three parts pine tar, two parts castor oil, and one part pennyroyal oil, simmer gently. Rub on. It works like a charm. In context you can see that Nessmuk rubbed it on and then didn't wash for six weeks or so, but that's real men in the real woods. If you are a father and haven't given Two Little Savages (Ernest Thomas Seton) and Nessmuk's books to your
son, you just really aren't ready to Advance Into The Woods. Its also an enjoyable read. Its encouraging to me that "Nessmuk" gets you >5,000 hits on google. Go explore.
Thank God for Dover Books.
George von Hilsheimer, Ph.D., occasional woodsman and swamp creature
Excellent Book! November 5, 2002
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book is a laudable achievement for any avid outdoorsman; I can only thank Nessmuk for giving it to us. From reading it you can tell he knows what he's talking about. I've read it once and plan to do so again.
For any camper/outdoorsman this book is a must. It holds a wealth of information and once you read it you'll be ready to campout yourself! Sadly there is one negative about the book...its not long enough! I encourage you to buy it and spend an evening reading a delightful book on woodcraft!
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