1878 KATAHDIN, MAINE Camping in the 1870's

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Camps and Tramps about Ktaadn (Katahdin) by Arbor Ilex Original 15 page (7 double-sided) article carefully removed from an 1878 copy of Scribner's Monthly Magazine. In this authentic and rare 130 year-old historical article, join the author and his companions as they explore the Katahdin Mountain area of Maine in the 1870's. Read about the hardships and experiences they have as they spend a month wandering about the Maine wilderness. From the article: "Imagine that you are fifty miles from any railway, twenty-five from the nearest highway, and thirteen from a practicable footing for any apparatus of transportation other than human legs; that you have come to stay a month; that your party, some of whom are not strong, is to be wholesomely and plentifdully fed, and protected against rain, frost, and probably snow; that the forest affords on other habitation or subsistance to you than to the wild animals about you; that game is uncertain, and fish, while large enough, indeed, to delight the sportsman, are not plentiful enough to insure subsistence.....may be expressed in the following formula: skill x pork + blankets = success..." "At seven P.M., September 4th, we boarded an Eastern Railroad sleeping car in Boston.We breakfasted in Bangor and dined in the village of Mattewamkeag, on the European and North American Railway, fifty-eight miles further, w we met our chief guide and bought our heavy equipment. Wedged with our "impedimenta" into two wagons, we jogged twenty-five miles to the northward - the last five through a continuous rainstorm - and slept in the outlying settlement of Sherman....upon driving some half-dozen miles to the eastward, we suddenly rose upon a crest w Ktaadn and its retinue of lesser mountains burst upon our view - a revelation of beauty and grandeur all the more impressive because the previous scenery had been so tame." This is a truly tremendous eyewitness account of "roughing it" in the Maine wilderness in the 19th century, before modern fabrics, freeze-dried foodstuffs, and other conveniences that campers can take into the woods today. Page size : Approx 7" x 9" 13 Illustrations List of Illustrations : Ktaadn, from the South SHore of the Lake Cross Section of Camp Ground Plan of Camp Night View of Camp Ktaadn from a creek at West End of Lake Don Cathedra on "Soft Sawder" East Branch of the Penobscot A Jumper The Missing Link The Traveler, from the South SHore of Ktaadn Lake Wood Interior on Mount Turner A View in the Great Basin Ktaadn Lake from the Slide in the Basin Crest of Kataadn CONDITION: 130 years old, guaranteed original, yellowed from age. I do not trim the binding edge. T will be staple holes,and may be very minor tearing and/or wrinkling along the binding edge. These defects will not in any way interfere with framing, and you may trim as desired. PAYMENT: I prefer Paypal, but also accept Money Orders and Personal Checks. INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES: Paypal or Checks drawn on a U.S. Bank only . Checks must clear my bank before item will be shipped. I will invoice the winning bidder within 36 hours. Payment is expected within 10 days of invoice. SHIPPING: Shipping to the US is $2.50 Canada and Mexico are $3.50 US $6.00 to other parts of the world. Priority Mail in U.S. is $5.00. Items are shipped securely in unbendable 9x12 or 10x13 manila envelopes, protected in plastic. Insurance at $1.65, up to $50.00 value, is optional. Higher winning bids please email for insurance quote. If you are concerned about receiving the item, please purchase the insurance to protect your investment. I have had one claim in over 1000 items sent. I CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR MISDIRECTED BY THE POSTAL SYSTEM. DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE WINNERS : Multiple item bidding winners pay only one shipping charge, regardless of number of items. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED : You may return any item for a full refund including return shipping within 14... read more

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