{"product_id":"your-cabin-in-the-woods-9780316395502","title":"Your Cabin in the Woods","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor dreamers of escaping to a cozy cabin in the great outdoors, \u003ci\u003eYour Cabin in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work that not only makes this a reality, but also imparts a deeper appreciation of nature and homebuilding.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Conrad E. Meinecke has been writing about living the simply life in the wilderness for over 70 years with \u003ci\u003eYour Cabin in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCabin Craft and Outdoor Living\u003c\/i\u003e. For the first time, these books are combined into a deluxe two-color vintage package. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In prose both practical and inspirational, Meinecke details how to turn your cabin dream into a reality, such as choosing land, using tools, and the basics of construction. He provides hand-drawn floor plans for a variety of cabins, from a simple two-room to a more complex long house; the best way to build fireplaces, both indoors and out; and instructions for basic furniture, lighting, and other touches that make a cabin feel like home. Throughout 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Instructional as it may 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 always to rush things through. Why? Lay off until tomorrow. Take an afternoon nap. Stop the clock for the weekend. Get off to an early start in the cool of tomorrow morning. You may be crowded in your work in town, but this should be your rest cure, your recreating.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConrad E. Meinecke\u003c\/b\u003e was a leading figure in the Boy Scouts of America, as well as director of the Boys' Home of the Buffalo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. He built a number of cabins and detailed his experiences, as well of love of nature, in these time-honored classics. He died in 1971 in Springville, NY. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictor Aures\u003c\/b\u003e was a painter and illustrator, best known for his work in the 1940s on the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of the Boy Scouts of America, Your Cabin in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCabincraft\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Living\u003c\/i\u003e. He died in 1974.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Black Dog \u0026 Leventhal Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626773647634,"sku":"9780316395502","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_88b9e569-284b-4433-a376-a61903843074.jpg?v=1737267694","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/your-cabin-in-the-woods-9780316395502","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}