2024 Reprint of the 1946 Edition. Facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Nothing could be more American than the simple cabin. Not many generations ago, it was the backbone of American life, the headquarters of that important unit, the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin was, in other words, a necessity." - From the...