Shelters, Shacks and Shanties by Daniel Carter Beard
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"Shelters, Shacks and Shanties" by Daniel Carter Beard is a practical guide on constructing various types of outdoor shelters, written in the early 20th century. The work provides detailed instructions and illustrations for boys and outdoor enthusiasts on how to build basic and more complex structures such as shacks and cabins using natural materials. It serves to inspire creativity and resourcefulness in the outdoors, emphasizing skills beneficial for camping and outdoor living.
The opening of the book introduces the author’s intent to cater to readers of all ages, particularly young boys interested in camping. Beard discusses the concept of building shelters using simple tools, categorizing them into "Tomahawk Camps" and "Axe Camps." He elaborates on the historical significance of camping, tracing it from prehistoric times to modern-day practices, and highlights the enjoyment derived from campfires, suggesting that knowledge of building primitive shelters can be both practical and enjoyable. The opening section sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which will detail specific designs and instructions for creating various types of shelters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14015383 |
| Title | Shelters, Shacks and Shanties |
| Credits | Produced by Christine and the booksmiths at www.eBookForge.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TH: Technology: Building construction |
| Subject | Huts -- Design and construction |
| Subject | Log cabins -- Design and construction |
| Subject | Sheds -- Design and construction |
| Subject | Wilderness survival |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28255 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1574 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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