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Quote by Horace Kephart

“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.”

Quote by Horace Kephart

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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. more

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