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Horace Kephart was an American writer known for his descriptions of mountain life in South Carolina. His work, 'The Mountains of North Carolina,' documented his observations of nature and understanding of local culture.

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Book:The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilerness

Source: The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilerness

“You may loan your last dollar to a friend; but never loan him your axe, unless you are certain that he knows how to use it.”

Knows May Use Lasts Certain Know How Dollars Loan

Book:The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilerness

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“The man who goes afoot, prepared to camp anywhere and in any weather, is the most independent fellow on earth.”

Men Earth He Man Travel Survival Independent Fellows Independence Prepared Weather Camps Hiking Camping Preparedness Backpacking Campers

Author:Horace Kephart

“The man with the knapsack is never lost. No matter whither he may stray, his food and shelter are right with him, and home is wherever he may choose to stop.”

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Author:Horace Kephart

“Knicks and dull edges are abominations, so use knives and hatchets for nothing but they were made for.”

Made Use Edges Dull Knives Abomination Knicks Hatchet

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“It is one of the blessings of wilderness life that it shows us how few things we need in order to be perfectly happy.”

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Book:The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilderness

Source: The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilderness

“To equip a pedestrian with shelter, bedding, utensils, food, and other necessities, in a pack so light and small that he can carry it without overstrain, is really a fine art.”

Art Light Fine Shelter Packs Fine Arts Pedestrians Backpacking Utensils Bedding

Author:Horace Kephart

“A man can stand almost any hardship by day, and be none the worse for it, provided he gets a comfortable nights rest; but without sound sleep he will soon go to pieces, no matter how gritty he may be.”

Men May Matter Night Sound Sleep Pieces Comfortable Hardship Sound Sleep

Book:The Book of Camping and Woodcraft: A Guidebook for Those who Travel in the Wilerness

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About the Author

Born: September 8, 1862
Died: April 2, 1931
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 8

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