Woodcraft and Camping 'Nessmuk'

[Tony]

You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=206-Woodcraft-and-Camping-Nessmuk

 

[ExHelot]

A good read for anyone with an interest in a romanticized view of woodcraft from the nineteenth century. The book is of very little practical use in this day.

 

[copper_head]

While the techniques described in this book are somewhat dated, I'd argue the philosophy behind it is as relevant today as it ever was.

 

[almac]

this book is a very good read, especially for reenactment of 18th century fun!

 

[Bluffer]

The book is of very little practical use in this day.

I use it as a 'sanity check'

I say to myself 'how would Nessmuk have done it?'

Comes in very useful when I'm trying to talk myself into buying the latest titanium gizmo that I probably don't need.

Nessmuk himself took some flak from his mates with his custom purchases, but he had a clear requirement and use for the things he had made.

A good lesson for us all I'd say?

 

[Riven]

One of my favourite books which I read once a year. Another is Tom Sawyer. Ah nostalgia, its not what it used to be...

Riven.

 

[ozzy1977]

Horrace Kephart's book is a good read too.