Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping

First published in 1881, this complete, illustrated guide reveals how to catch everything from tigers and bears to squirrels and mice, and offers general advice on camping and hiking in the woods. Among the treasures within are easy-to-follow plans for building dozens of traps; full directions for the building of shanties and log cabins, and boats and canoes; hints on food and cooking utensils; instructions for the curing and tanning of fur skins; and much, much more. (4 1/2 x 7 1/4, 312 pages, illustrations)Gibson, W. Hamilton is the author of 'Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping', published 2002 under ISBN 9781585744824 and ISBN 1585744824.