Bøker av Horace Kephart

When a hunter happens upon Bob White's nest, it's up to Farmer Brown's boy to rescue the bird family. "Read aloud" edition for young children includes original Harrison Cady illustrations.

In this address, the author explores Pennsylvania's role in the westward expansion of the United States. He discusses the influence of Pennsylvania pioneers and leaders such as Benjamin Franklin and William Penn, as well as the challenges that settlers faced in the western wilderness. This work is a fascinating look at the history of westward expansion and the role that Pennsylvania played in shaping American identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a thrilling adventure story set in the late 19th century, following the exploits of a British sailor named Hobart Pasha in the Mediterranean and Africa. Written by Horace Kephart, a noted outdoorsman and writer, Outing Adventure Library Hobart Pasha features all the hallmarks of a classic travelogue: exotic locales, daring feats, and colorful characters. But it is also a deep reflection on the tension between civilization and savagery, and on the complexities of cultural encounter.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in 1910, this early outdoor cookery book gives recipes for outdoor delicacies such as Lungwort bread and dried beans. Illustrated with pen drawings of camp utensils, outfits, etc. and written by an expert outdoorsman in narrative form, this specialty cookbook contains a wealth of advice and comment in addition to recipes

Travel author Horace Kephart discusses the culture of Appalachia he observed while living in a mountain cabin for several months at the start of the 20th century. This edition contains all of his original photographs.An honest account of the old Appalachian culture, Our Southern Highlanders attests to rugged yet proud communities well-adapted to rough terrain. We discover a people who have carved out an existence through sheer grit and persistence; the hardships of mountain life are evident in the worn faces and attire. Though the region is secluded, the inhabitants aren't cut off - trade is regular, and many locals are descended from Irish, Scots and English immigrants to North America.Recording conversations and photographing the most noteworthy sights of his stay, Kephart strives to portray the Appalachian region fairly. Although known for his travel writing - a craft usually aimed to encourage and inform potential visitors to a given place - Our Southern Highlanders carries a journalistic element.

Travel author Horace Kephart discusses the culture of Appalachia he observed while living in a mountain cabin for several months at the start of the 20th century. This edition contains all of his original photographs.An honest account of the old Appalachian culture, Our Southern Highlanders attests to rugged yet proud communities well-adapted to rough terrain. We discover a people who have carved out an existence through sheer grit and persistence; the hardships of mountain life are evident in the worn faces and attire. Though the region is secluded, the inhabitants aren't cut off - trade is regular, and many locals are descended from Irish, Scots and English immigrants to North America.Recording conversations and photographing the most noteworthy sights of his stay, Kephart strives to portray the Appalachian region fairly. Although known for his travel writing - a craft usually aimed to encourage and inform potential visitors to a given place - Our Southern Highlanders carries a journalistic element.