"Camping in the Old Style" by David Wescott
Gibbs Smith publisher ISBN 978-4236-3794-3 (revised edition ) Hard back 255 Pages.
At long last here is the version that should have been the first edition , this version is much more than a second edition with much added and many color pictures . I spoke with David Wescott and he is happy with this edition . Gibbs Smith the publisher got it right with quality paper and clear photos. This is a beautiful book loaded with information about camping in the old style , has many contributions by Steve Watts . They have produced an instant classic work. Covers the history of camping in the old style , the gear, the food and the clothing . Even if your cup of tea is not into old style and you use modern gear , I feel you will be enchanted with this work. . You cannot help but to be drawn in.
The pages are jammed with great information for any outdoor lover , some of the observations are nothing less than profound.
For those who are fans of the old style here is your guide . This book will sit along side the old masters of camping an they will be proud to to be there with this fine book . The research is deep and readily apparent as you read through , with plenty of references from the old masters , look out here comes the new masters of old style camping. You no longer have to search through dozens of books for a piece of gear from the golden era of camping , it is all right here . The color photos enhance the look of of the old gear and promotes the feeling well.
If by chance you are just getting started with the old style camping this book will support you with the correct information. This is a master work on the subject. The book is loaded with references to the old school masters that you can collect for your library . Just those books listed will greatly improve your understanding of why the old style is catching on with old and young alike. Rich in its passion for old style camping that brings you closer to nature . This book brings it home.
Wescott give a tip of his hat to those that came first " It is to these writers we turn to to glean knowledge and experience that we might other wise lose if it is not conserved . Sources of information regarding techniques and technologies of our camping heritage are all but gone from the oral tradition." And conserved it is with this work Mr. Wescott and Mr. Watts . A standing ovation from this old style camper.
By Dude McLean
my comment is you cannot live without this book...outstanding work.
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"At long last here is the version that should have been the first edition , this version is much more than a second edition with much added and many color pictures." You hit the nail on the head Dude, I enjoyed *everything* about the revised edition!
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ReplyDeleteHarper , deleting your post comment as it nothing less than an ADVERTISEMENT AND YOU DID NOT EVEN ASK
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