Vintage First Edition 1960 Penguin Camping Handbook With Illustrations Outdoors
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Vintage 1960 first edition Camping guide by Rex Hazelwood and John Thurman for the Penguin Handbook range (number PH28)
Great used vintage condition with barely any imperfections to the cover or spine, pages all in tact with even fading. No annotations or inscriptions or foxing
The Penguin Handbooks are comprehensive guides to various subjects with illustrations & expertise throughout
"The art of camping has grown and developed fast int he last 50 years. This handbook, bas...ed on the authors' considerable and varied practical experience, is both knowledgeable and up-to-date. Everything the camper needs to know about is covered, from choosing sites and equipment to making knots, from building a fire and cooking to elementary first aid; and there are sections on camping abroad, map reading, the legal aspect of camping, and other subjects. There are 90 drawings which illustrate clearly the methods and practical devices outlined in the text. Anyone who has not camped before will catch the authors' enthusiasm and will find here all he needs to know to begin; seasoned campers may broaden their knowledge and discover hints and contrivances they had not met before. Indeed, campers of all ages will find this book an indispensable pocket companion."
Cover design by Sheila M Smith
Also perfect for stage, film or photo props
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Great used vintage condition with barely any imperfections to the cover or spine, pages all in tact with even fading. No annotations or inscriptions or foxing
The Penguin Handbooks are comprehensive guides to various subjects with illustrations & expertise throughout
"The art of camping has grown and developed fast int he last 50 years. This handbook, bas...ed on the authors' considerable and varied practical experience, is both knowledgeable and up-to-date. Everything the camper needs to know about is covered, from choosing sites and equipment to making knots, from building a fire and cooking to elementary first aid; and there are sections on camping abroad, map reading, the legal aspect of camping, and other subjects. There are 90 drawings which illustrate clearly the methods and practical devices outlined in the text. Anyone who has not camped before will catch the authors' enthusiasm and will find here all he needs to know to begin; seasoned campers may broaden their knowledge and discover hints and contrivances they had not met before. Indeed, campers of all ages will find this book an indispensable pocket companion."
Cover design by Sheila M Smith
Also perfect for stage, film or photo props
For more book bundles, vintage book subscription gifts, personalised stylish star charts of the night sky and literary inspired gifts & artwork, please visit Bookishly
