Your Cabin in the Woods (Classic Outdoors)

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Ever dream of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors? This unique bind-up of Conrad Meinecke’s classic works helps make that a reality, at the same time as imparting a deeper appreciation of nature and of building something with your own two hands.
For 70 years, readers have been enjoying Meinecke’s odes to the simple life, Your Cabin in the Woods and Cabin Craft and Outdoor Living. For the first time, these books are combined into a deluxe two-color vintage package.
In writing both practical and inspirational, Meinecke details how to turn your cabin dream into a reality, from choosing land to the usage of tools to the basics of construction. He provides hand-drawn floor plans for numerous cabins, from a simple two-room to a more complex long house. Numerous sections focus on the best way to build fireplaces, both indoors and out. He also provides instructions for basic furniture, lighting, and other touches that make a cabin feel like home. Right through are Meinecke’s thoughts on ways to enjoy your new-found space, from hearty fireplace recipes to the types of wood for a perfect fire and the beauty found in birdsong.
Practical as it can be, the book’s enduring appeal owes in large part to its warmly engaging tone and firm belief in the restorative power of nature and the satisfaction of hard work. He writes, “Take full enjoyment in the building. Take time out to rest. Most city folks seem all the time to rush things through. Why? Lay off until the next day. Take an afternoon nap. Stop the clock for the weekend. Get off to an early start in the cool of the next day morning. You will be crowded in your work in town, but this will have to be your rest cure, your recreating.”

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