The Art of Camping
The History and Practice of Sleeping Under the Stars
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:26th Apr '12
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Could there be another way of life? Can I survive with less stuff? Should I run for the hills?
These are all good questions that people have asked before, throughout history, and which have inspired people to set up camp. But now camping is part of the drive for self-sufficiency, a reaction against mass tourism, a chance to connect with the land, to experience a community, to leave no trace . . .
From packing to pitching, with hikes into the deep history of the subject and encounters with the great campers and camping movements of the past, this is a witty and philosophical blend of 'how to', history and personal anecdotes - a must for every camper.
Does for camping what Roger Deakin did for wild swimming * Independent *
A delightful combination of history and memoir with a generous dollop of guidance thrown on top . . . read this gem of a book
* Economist *An elegant ode to the joys of camping. All sorts of tips on campsite etiquette, lore, equipment, and best practice, and his advice is convincing and honest. He is a lovely writer and his history is enlivened with tremendous flashes of wit * Daily Telegraph *
Teaming witty anecdotes with a potted history of what sleeping under the stars means sociologically, De Abaitua makes learning how to create a tented home away from home fun * Elle *
De Abaitua will soon have you believing in this consistently engaging and enjoyable book. It's a fine writer indeed who can seem authoritative, approachable and just great fun
* Metro *ISBN: 9780241953877
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm
Weight: 283g
304 pages