but it is far stronger and has the singular property that although it shrinks some after wetting and gets stiff in drying, it can easily be made soft as ever by merely rubbing it in the hands. Reception The Boston Evening Transcript review compared Camping and Woodcraft to a textbook in terms of completeness, and concluded that it is an "invaluable" resource for outdoor enthusiasts. The Post-Standard similarly noted: "Mr Kephart manages in this book to cover the whole subject, from underwear to snake bites." The Brooklyn Daily Eagle review concluded that the book is "of real service and value" to both novices and those already experienced in outdoor living. According to Morgan Simmons of the Knoxville News Sentinel, the book has gained a "diehard following" in the years since it was first published. See also Bushcraft Hiking equipment Survival skills Woodcraft References Bibliography (reprinted in 1957) External links Audio Books, , LibriVox recording 1916 books 20th-century books Survival skills Primitive technology Foraging Scoutcraft American non-fiction books Books about survival skills Camping Procedural knowledge Books about camping Outdoor literature