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green, and when frosted, a single stroke of the axe will 

 lay a large log open. Wood can be economized by using 

 maple sticks for side logs of the fire, as they burn slowly, 

 one pair lasting all night. They should be cut long, and 

 moved up as the ends burn away. 



Water is one of the greatest necessities in camp, and in 

 a cold country, springs and small streams are not always 

 fco be depended upon in winter. A camp should be lo- 

 cated near a large body of water, where it can be obtained 

 by cutting through the ice. A volume of instructions 

 might be written about camping, but I have only given 

 points learned by stern experience, which, if made use of, 

 will prevent much hardship. Forethought and self-reli- 

 ance are the " best holds " of the camper, and experience 

 the best teacher. 



