Most Popular Books by Daniel Carter Beard

Well-honed guidance for hobbyists, survivalists, and intrepid outdoorspeople who''d like to be handier with that humble but versatile tool: the axe. From famed 19th and 20th century frontiersman and engineer Daniel Carter Beard, these axe hacks will guide you through DIY approaches to shacks, shelters, shanties, ladders, logs, and more. But stash that axe in a stump, chump: "Only a chump will leave an axe lying around on the ground for people to stumble over." Dig into this portable pocket guide for more practical advice and instruction on making useful, creative things with the simplest of materials and equipment--then log off and get thee to the woods.

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Craft yourself a yar and hardy vessel for fishing, exploring, or staying dry--whatever your quest, you can use simple tools, widely available materials, and the time-tested help of this zine to create your very own boat. With detailed illustrations and diagrams alongside quippy, timeless guidance from famed 19th and 20th century frontiersman Daniel Carter Beard, Boats & How to Make Them offers the modern reader a hands-on boat-building education (along with additional advice on everything from making your own swimsuit to dealing with sunburn). Read up and set sail!

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Handy guidance for hobbyists, survivalists, and intrepid builders of all kinds on creating shelters from your surroundings, with simple tools and materials. From more permanent home structures to guarding against the elements in a pinch, Shelter Contraptions and How to Make Them brings timeless guidance from famed 19th and 20th century frontiersman and engineer Daniel Carter Beard into the present day.--provided by publisher

Excerpts reprinted from ''Shelters, shacks, and shanties,'' originally published 1914 by Charles Scribners'' Sons. This zine offers detailed descriptions, diagrams, and illustrations paired with old school methods for all aspects of planning, framing, and building cabin structures to suit diverse sites and terrain.