A Visual History of Camping's Most Essential Items and Activities
Car camping, hike-in tent camping, bivouacking, mountaineering, RV camping, glamping, backyard camping . . . whatever your style, outdoor adventure awaits!
For camping enthusiasts, this fascinating (and packable) volume holds a comprehensive look at the origins of the practice and the ways that bring all these enthusiasts together. From the early days of recreational camping in the late nineteenth century through the multitude of modern camping options available today, Making Camp explores the history and evolution of the popular activity through the lens of its most important and familiar components: the campsite, the campfire, the picnic table, the map, the tent, the sleeping bag, as well as the oft invisible systems for delivering water and managing trash.
- Materials: Hardcover
- Author: Martin Houge
- Imprint: Princeton Architectural Press
- Publication Date: May 2023
- Dimensions: 336pgs; 6.3in x 10.4in
- Origin: Printed in China
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