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aside from affording him plenty of
physical exercise, will also develop his mental faculties, and above all
stimulate that natural genius which is characteristic of every typical
American boy. To this end the story contains descriptions of a large
collection of articles which can be made by any boy of average
intelligence, not only in the camp but at home as well.
The use of a narrative to connect the various incidents marks a
departure in this class of book, and it is believed that the matter will
thus be made more realistic and interesting. In all cases full directions
are given for making the various articles. While it is not presumed that
the directions will be slavishly followed, for this would defeat the
general aim of the work, yet all the principal dimensions are given so
that they can be used, if desired.
I beg to acknowledge the courtesy of Mr. Daniel C. Beard and Mr.
Henry D. Cochrane in supplying a number of photographs. The
directions for making the lee boards (page 119) were obtained from
data furnished by the latter. Many of the details recorded in the chapter
on Tramping Outfits are to be accredited to Mr. Edward Thorpe. In the
preparation of this book I have received valuable assistance from my
colleague, Mr. A. A. Hopkins.
A. RUSSELL BOND. NEW YORK, October, 1905.

CONTENTS
CHAPTER I.
"BILL"

The Old Trunk. Christmas Vacation. "Bill's" Skate Sail. Willow Clump
Island. Organizing the Society.
CHAPTER II.
SKATE SAILS
The Double Swedish Sail. The Single Swedish Sail. The Lanteen Sail.
The Danish Sail. Bat's Wings.
CHAPTER III.
SNOW SHOES, SKIS AND SWAMP SHOES
Chair Seat Snow Shoe. Barrel Stave Snow Shoe. Barrel Hoop Snow
Shoe. The Sioux Snow Shoe. The Iroquois Snow Shoe. The Ainu Snow
Shoe. The Norwegian Ski. The Swamp Shoe or Swiss Snow Shoe.
CHAPTER IV.
TENT MAKING
Farewell Meeting. Word from Uncle Ed. The Canvas Tent. Adjustable
Ridge Pole. Tie Blocks. The Annex.
CHAPTER V.
PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION
Tent Fly. Provisions and Supplies. Umbrella Rib Crossbow.
Megaphone. The Scow.
CHAPTER VI.
OFF TO THE ISLAND
A Unique Alarm Clock. The Trip to the Island. Preliminary Exploration.
A Rustic Table. The Small Filter. The Barrel Filter. The Klepalo.

CHAPTER VII.
SURVEYING
The Surveying Instrument. Spirit Levels. The Tripod. Surveyor's Chain.
Surveyor's Rod. A Simple Method of Surveying. Mapping the Island.
CHAPTER VIII.
SWIMMING
Swimming on a Plank. Shooting the Rapids. Restoring the Drowned.
How to Work over a Patient Alone.
CHAPTER IX.
BRIDGE BUILDING
The Spar Bridge. The Rope Railway. The Suspension Bridge. The
Pontoon Bridge. The King Rod Truss. Stiffening the Bridge. The King
Post Bridge.
CHAPTER X.
CANVAS CANOES
Uncle Ed's Departure. A Visit from Mr. Schreiner. The Sailing Canoe.
Stretching on the Canvas. The Rudder. The Deep Keel. Canoe Sails.
Lee Boards. Indian Paddling Canoe.
CHAPTER XI.
HOUSE BUILDING
The Grass Hut. The Goblins' Dancing Platform. Dutchy Takes a Dare.
A Path Up the Fissure. Rope Ladders. The Derrick. The Tree House.
Sliding Doors.

CHAPTER XII.
TROUBLE WITH THE TRAMPS
The Scow is Stolen. A Council of War. Vengeance. A Double Surprise.
Tramp-proof Boat Mooring.
CHAPTER XIII.
WIGWAGGING AND HELIOGRAPHING
Wigwag Signals. The Wigwag Alphabet. Abbreviations. Wigwagging
at Night. The Heliograph. The Single Mirror Instrument. The Sight Rod.
The Screen. Focusing the Instrument. Heliograph Signaling. The
International Telegraph Code. The Double Mirror Instrument.
CHAPTER XIV.
ICE BOATS, SLEDGES AND TOBOGGANS
Breaking Camp. The Ice Boat. The Sledge. The Toboggan. The
Rennwolf. Ice Creepers.
CHAPTER XV.
THE SUBTERRANEAN CLUB A Cave-in. Excavating for the Cave.
Covering the Cave. The Big Bug Club. Midnight Banquets. The Club
Pin. The Combination Lock.
CHAPTER XVI.
SCOOTERS
A Sail in the Scow. Our Craft Strikes the Ice. The Scooter Scow. A
Sprit Sail. Scooter Sailing. A Meeting of the Society. An Interview
with Mr. Van Syckel. The Scooter Canoe.

CHAPTER XVII.
AN ARCTIC EXPEDITION
Willow Clump Island in Winter. Kindling a Camp Fire. The Outdoor
Fireplace. A Stone-paved Fireplace. A Cold Night in the Hut. Mountain
Climbing. A Poor Shelter. A Costly Camp Fire. A Friend in Time of
Trouble.
CHAPTER XVIII.
TRAMPING OUTFITS
Sleeping Bags. Bill's "Mummy Case." The "A" Tent. A Camp Chair. A
Camp Bed. The Camp Bed in a Shower. A Nightmare. Pack Harness.
Riveting.
CHAPTER XIX.
THE LAND YACHT
The Frame of the Yacht. A Simple Turnbuckle. Stepping the Mast.
Mounting the Frame on Bicycle Wheels. The Tiller. A
"Leg-of-Mutton" Sail. A Sail Through the Country.
CHAPTER XX.
EASTER VACATION
Bill's Cave. The Barrel Stave Hammock. The Barrel Armchair. The
Summer Toboggan. Tailless Kites. A Five-foot Malay Kite. An
Eight-foot Malay Kite. The Elastic Belly Band. Putting the Kites to
Work. The Diamond Box Kite.
CHAPTER XXI.
THE WATER WHEEL

The Water Wheel. Surveying for the Water Wheel. Towers for the
Water Wheel. The Wheel. The Buckets.