Adventures In The Wilderness: Or Camp Life In The Adirondacks (1869) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165291236)

""Adventures in the Wilderness: Or Camp Life in the Adirondacks"" is a book written by William Henry Harrison Murray in 1869. It is a memoir of his experiences in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into chapters that detail Murray's various excursions into the wilderness, where he hunted, fished, and explored the natural beauty of the region. Murray's writing style is descriptive and engaging, painting vivid pictures of the landscape and wildlife he encountered. He also provides insight into the practical aspects of camping, including how to build a fire, set up a tent, and cook over an open flame. Throughout the book, Murray emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural environment and respecting the creatures that inhabit it. He also includes anecdotes about his interactions with local guides and other characters he met during his travels. Overall, ""Adventures in the Wilderness"" is a classic work of outdoor literature that offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century camping and the rugged beauty of the Adirondacks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Henry Harrison Murray
ISBN-10: 1165291231
ISBN-13: 9781165291236
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d