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The Camper's Handbook

by Thomas Hiram Holding
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781445539645
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Norman Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Norman Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 432
  • Original Price: GBP 27.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 545 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Camping

Discover the foundational principles of modern recreational camping with The Camper's Handbook by Thomas Hiram Holding (1844-1930). First published in 1908, this landmark work is considered the original and authoritative manual that popularized camping and cycling as leisure activities in the early 20th century, cementing Holding's status as the "Father of Modern Camping."

Holding, a lifelong enthusiast and founder of the Association of Cycle Campers (later the Camping and Caravanning Club), distilled decades of personal experience into this comprehensive guide. The book is celebrated for its highly practical advice on everything from innovative gear design to living comfortably under canvas, promoting a spirit of self-reliance and closeness to nature.

The Foundational Text of Modern Camping:

  • Gear Innovation: Detailed descriptions of Holding's pioneering designs for tents, cooking apparatus, and lightweight equipment necessary for cycle-camping and walking tours, reflecting his emphasis on portability.
  • Camp Craft and Skill: Comprehensive instruction on selecting a campsite, pitching various tent types, fire-lighting, and building temporary shelters (or "bushcraft" skills of the time).
  • Health and Comfort: Practical advice on camp sanitation, hygiene, and sleeping arrangements to ensure health and maximize comfort during extended stays in the field.
  • Touring and Travel: Guidance specifically for cycle-campers and walkers, including routing, packing the bicycle, and managing equipment efficiently over distance.

This book is an essential classic for camping historians, cycle-campers, woodcraft enthusiasts, and anyone seeking the original, authoritative sources for the techniques and philosophy that shaped modern outdoor recreation.

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