Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making

"Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making" by W. Hamilton Gibson is a late 1800's how-to guide offering insight into surviving in the outdoors by trapping and camping. The book's main topic is the best way to engage with nature, and it teaches kids how to build a shelter, find food, and build traps in the wilderness. Gibson wants to teach young, would-be trappers responsible ways of hunting and trapping, while filling a hole for trapping techniques specific to America. Intended for young boys, becoming a trapper through responsible practices is an expression of childhood and an engaging way to learn about nature.