Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties
Book description
This excellent hands-on guide by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America contains a wealth of practical instruction and advice on how to build everything from a bark teepee and a tree-top house to a log cabin and a sod house. No professional architects are needed here;…
Why read it?
1 author picked Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
An oldie but goodie - many of the techniques described are still applicable in modern times. Beard includes lengthy descriptions and illustrations of building all kinds of small shelters, including cabins, treehouses & towers. He helped start the Boy Scouts of America and was an avid woodsman, illustrator, and conservationist. His tips on outdoor living are invaluable – including two chapters on how to use an ax.
From Jeanie's list on that will inspire you to build your own cabin or nature home.
Want books like Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 67 books like Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties.
Browse books like Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in wilderness survival, construction, and survival?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about wilderness survival, construction, and survival.