Motor Camping

John Cuthbert Long

ISBN 10: 102585330X / ISBN 13: 9781025853307

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Motor Camping' is a comprehensive guide to the burgeoning world of automobile-based travel and outdoor recreation during the early 20th century. Written by John Cuthbert Long, this work serves as an essential manual for the 'autocamper,' offering practical advice on everything from selecting the right vehicle and equipment to planning cross-country itineraries. As the 1920s saw a surge in the popularity of the motor car, Long captures the spirit of adventure that defined this new era of American leisure.The book details the logistics of life on the road, including campfire cooking, tent setup, and vehicle maintenance, providing a fascinating glimpse into the primitive yet exciting state of early highway travel. Beyond technical instructions, Long explores the social and cultural impact of the motor camping movement, which allowed families to escape urban life and reconnect with the natural world. Whether discussing the merits of different camp sites or the necessary supplies for a successful journey, 'Motor Camping' remains a significant historical document that chronicles the intersection of automotive technology and the American love for the great outdoors.This work has been selected by scholars as being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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Motor Camping
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 102585330X
• ISBN 13: 9781025853307
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 21D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 549 grams

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"Motor Camping" is a comprehensive guide to the burgeoning world of automobile-based travel and outdoor recreation during the early 20th century. Written by John Cuthbert Long, this work serves as an essential manual for the "autocamper," offering practical advice on everything from selecting the right vehicle and equipment to planning cross-country itineraries. As the 1920s saw a surge in the popularity of the motor car, Long captures the spirit of adventure that defined this new era of American leisure.

The book details the logistics of life on the road, including campfire cooking, tent setup, and vehicle maintenance, providing a fascinating glimpse into the primitive yet exciting state of early highway travel. Beyond technical instructions, Long explores the social and cultural impact of the motor camping movement, which allowed families to escape urban life and reconnect with the natural world. Whether discussing the merits of different camp sites or the necessary supplies for a successful journey, "Motor Camping" remains a significant historical document that chronicles the intersection of automotive technology and the American love for the great outdoors.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.