George Washington Sears - "Nessmuk" (1821-1890)"Go light; the lighter the better, so that you have the simplest material for health, comfort and enjoyment."
-from "Woodcraft and Camping"
Sairy Gamp - courtesy the Smithsonian Institution, obtained from history.nnyln.orgThe 9ft. Sairy Gamp, which Nessmuk used for a cruise in the Adirondacks, weighed just 10.5 lbs.
Built by J. Henry Ruston.
more Nessmuk here and here.
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Also endorsed: Bernard Mason's Woodcraft and Camping. Written later, but there's good information.
looking good john those button hole need some ma says she put a row of small running stiches around helps hold the fabric in place good luck go test it
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