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Loading... The Letterboxer's Companion, 2nd: Exploring the Mysteries Hidden in the Great Outdoorsby Randy Hall
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From the day in 1854 when James Perrott placed a bottle for visitors’ cards on a moor in Dartmoor, England, to the feature article in a 1998 issue ofSmithsonianintroducing the sport to a U.S. audience, to the thousands of letterboxes today scattered throughout North America, the quaint Old World pastime of letterboxing has come a long way. And it’s not surprising. This fascinating, family-friendly sportan intriguing mix of hiking, puzzle solving, treasure hunting, and rubber stamp artistry, topped off with the thrill of discoveryoffers something for everyone. The basic idea is simple enough: Clues, usually posted on a website, lead to the secret location of a letterbox.” And yet there is much more to know.The Letterboxer’s Companionis a complete introduction that covers everything from a history of letterboxing to tips on writing and following clues, from instruction in carving personal stamps to letterboxing etiquettein short, everything an aspiring letterboxer needs to get started. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.14The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Games and activities Physically active gamesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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