{"product_id":"the-campers-handbook-9781445539645","title":"The Camper's Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the foundational principles of modern recreational camping with \u003cem\u003eThe Camper's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding, a lifelong enthusiast and founder of the \u003cem\u003eAssociation of Cycle Campers\u003c\/em\u003e (later the \u003cem\u003eCamping and Caravanning Club\u003c\/em\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foundational Text of Modern Camping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear Innovation: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamp Craft and Skill: \u003c\/strong\u003e Comprehensive instruction on selecting a campsite, pitching various tent types, fire-lighting, and building temporary shelters (or \"bushcraft\" skills of the time).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Comfort: \u003c\/strong\u003e Practical advice on camp sanitation, hygiene, and sleeping arrangements to ensure health and maximize comfort during extended stays in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouring and Travel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Guidance specifically for cycle-campers and walkers, including routing, packing the bicycle, and managing equipment efficiently over distance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Hiram Holding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Norman Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/26\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445539645","brand":"Norman Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44810242785395,"sku":"9781445539645","price":63.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_a110d599-e2f5-417a-b41c-0672f25e5d22.jpg?v=1776774680","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-campers-handbook-9781445539645","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}