Your Cabin in the Woods - DIY book

A book for all Dick Proenneke wanna be's

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The techniques of cabin building described here derive from
the American pioneers, and Conrad Meinecke was truly
possessed of the American pioneer spirit. The cabins he
outlines from the simple framed tent and two-man squatter
to the long house and five-room family cabin, are all built of
wood and mortar⋅per feet natural complements to the great
outdoors.
The author covers all aspects of' cabin building: he offers
advice on where to build and in which direction to face the
cabin, as well as information on furnishings, plumbing, and
outdoor equipment.
'The measured diagrams, floor plans, and cross-sections are
clear, well detailed, and accompanied by directions.
Meinecke explains how to use the proper tools and how to
avoid potential problems, and encourages the reader to rely
on "that great American quality, horse sense."
A great deal of attention is given to the building of the
fireplace—from the simple outdoor campfire to the
elaborate indoor hearth with all its appointments. He
discourses on fires for heat and for cooking describing the
use of such things as the cooking reflector and the wash
boiler and he provides many recipes for different times of'
day Here, as in other areas, his mind for detail is
remarkable.