{"product_id":"backwoodsman-shelters-the-backwoodsman-9781634044103","title":"Backwoodsman Shelters: Quick \u0026 Easy Outdoor Constructions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a variety of shelters from natural materials while taking a nostalgic look at some of \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman Magazine's\u003c\/i\u003e timeless articles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young child, Charlie Richie Jr. used to watch his father build tepees, debris shelters, and various forms of lean-tos--and fall in love with the Old Ways of Living. In 1979, Charlie Sr. was inspired to create \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e with a mission to preserve and share timeless outdoor skills that will forever be relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBackwoodsman Shelters, \u003c\/i\u003e Charlie Jr. collects 25 of the magazine's best shelter-related articles, written by seasoned craftspeople. The selections often feature how-to plans and instructions--complete with illustrations--and they focus on building shelters with only natural materials, plus some that reuse existing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA testament to human ingenuity and the enduring importance of traditional craftsmanship in an increasingly technological world, this book ensures that critical survival techniques and \"the art of making\" remain accessible to future generations. It offers personal empowerment, creativity, and deep environmental engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're an avid outdoorsperson who might find yourself in an overnight survival situation, this is an essential book. If you've always been interested in how Indigenous peoples constructed shelters or if you can't walk past a pile of lumber--or even leaves--without imagining a fort- or cabin-build, you'll love this rugged collection of shelter articles for beginners and hands-on adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 of \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman Magazine's\u003c\/i\u003e best shelter-related articles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstructions for building emergency, temporary, and permanent shelters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnical illustrations that aid in understanding each step-by-step process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The Backwoodsman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 163404410X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781634044103\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Menasha Ridge Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"The Backwoodsman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48066648015103,"sku":"9781634044103","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f373608a-cc6d-46da-a237-5e0ea0f917df.jpg?v=1768679662","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/backwoodsman-shelters-the-backwoodsman-9781634044103","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}