Do It Yourself Bushcraft: A Book of the Big Outdoors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486816197)

Boy Scouts co-founder and avid outdoorsman "Uncle Dan" Beard provides a clear, enthusiastic introduction to the joys of camping, trapping, and outdoor survival. Originally published nearly a century ago, this engagingly written and charmingly illustrated guide provides an atmospheric reminder of a simpler time. Filled with timeless wisdom on conversing with nature, the book also constitutes a source of practical tips, offering advice on fishing, canoeing, and other aspects of outdoor life.
Fishing-related instruction includes information on how to catch minnows, how to make a dip net, fly fishing, bait casting, and much more. Readers can learn how to stalk, to photograph, and even to capture wild animals with their bare hands. They'll also discover how to build a canvas canoe and a dugout canoe, how to make a portage, how to handle a canoe, how to row a boat, and the names of all the parts of boats. This ageless volume will prove a helpful companion to hunters, fishermen, campers, backpackers, Scouts, and anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation and the thrill of bushcraft.

Author: Daniel Beard
ISBN-10: 0486816192
ISBN-13: 9780486816197
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2017
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40d