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[Roy Morgan <k1lky AT earthlink.net>]

On Oct 29, 2008, at 11:13 PM, Clansgian AT wmconnect.com wrote:...
> "... we got out the meal-bag and made drammach in the iron pan....  
> it is the chief stand-by of those who have taken to the heather."
> (From Robert L. Stevens'  'Kidnapped')

This literary nugget reminded me of another book perhaps well known to  
the present company:

Woodcraft and Camping
By Nessmuk

It appears that Dover republished it in 1963.  Copies can be had via  
bookfinder.com for less than $10.  (The reversed title, "Camping and  
Woodcraft", will lead you astray.)

This  book was written a LONG time ago, when Uh Murrica was quite  
wild, it seems, and hikers were MUCH stronger than I have ever been.   
So it advises that when your ax handle breaks, simply cut a 4 to 5  
inch ash tree down and whittle a new one.  Topics covered are from the  
whole range of subjects; packing, cooking, trapping and curing game,  
building shelters, and so on.

As we hear more nowadays: Folks, don't try some of these things at home.

Roy
Who bought an unused Army surplus pick-axe head, and needs a handle.

Roy Morgan
k1lky AT earthlink.net
529 Cobb St.
Groton NY, 13073