Nessmuk

Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary

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George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspectives may seem outdated or controversial to contemporary readers, his engaging tales of true wilderness adventures, laced with humor, continue to resonate with those who seek to explore the great outd...

Author

Nessmuk

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Feb 3, 2026

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Episodes

010 - Odds and Ends - Where to go for an outing - Why a Clinker - Boughs and Browse 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

009 - The Light Canoe and the Double Blade - Various Canoes for Various Canoeists - Reasons for preferring 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

008 - A Ten Days' Trip in the Wilderness - Going It Alone 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

007 - More hints on cooking with some simple receipts - Bread Potatoes Soups Stews Beans Fish Meat Venison 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

006 - Camp Cookery - How it is usually done with a few simple hints on plain cooking - Cooking Fire and th 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

005 - Fishing with and without flies - Some Tackle and Lures - Discursive remarks on the Gentle Art - The 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

004 - Campfires and their importance - The wasteful wrong way they are usually made and the right way to m 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

003 - Getting Lost - Camping Out - Roughing It or Smoothing It - Insects - Camps and how to make them 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

002 - Knapsack Hatchet Tinware Fishing Tackle Rods Ditty-bag 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

001 - Overwork and Recreation - Outing and Outers - How to do it and why they miss it 03.02.2026

George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk, was a celebrated outdoor writer in the late 19th century, frequently contributing to Field and Forest, the precursor to todays Field and Stream. His timeless book, Woodcraft, serves as a guide for outdoor enthusiasts, offering invaluable tips on enjoying nature with comfort rather than hardship. While some of his techniques and perspec...

010 - Odds and Ends - Where to go for an outing - Why a Clinker - Boughs and Browse 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

009 - The Light Canoe and the Double Blade - Various Canoes for Various Canoeists - Reasons for preferring 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

008 - A Ten Days' Trip in the Wilderness - Going It Alone 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

007 - More hints on cooking with some simple receipts - Bread Potatoes Soups Stews Beans Fish Meat Venison 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

006 - Camp Cookery - How it is usually done with a few simple hints on plain cooking - Cooking Fire and th 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

005 - Fishing with and without flies - Some Tackle and Lures - Discursive remarks on the Gentle Art - The 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

004 - Campfires and their importance - The wasteful wrong way they are usually made and the right way to m 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

003 - Getting Lost - Camping Out - Roughing It or Smoothing It - Insects - Camps and how to make them 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

002 - Knapsack Hatchet Tinware Fishing Tackle Rods Ditty-bag 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

001 - Overwork and Recreation - Outing and Outers - How to do it and why they miss it 03.02.2026

Join us as we delve into the world of George Washington Sears, better known by his pen name Nessmuk. This renowned outdoor writer of the late 19th century contributed much to the pages of Field and Forest, the precursor to todays beloved Field and Stream. His seminal work, Woodcraft, offers invaluable tips for outers who wish to embrace the great outdoors with comfort and ease rather than endure h...

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