If you've been looking for a book with the REAL scoop on backcountry horsemanship, this is it. His descriptions and drawings of "life on the trail" with horses and mules detail the tradition, the humor, and the occasional terror of packing in the west. Most of the information is dated, and I would suggest exploring current low- impact camping practices. However, his insight on horse and mule behavior as well as basic management skills are hard to beat. If you have ever wound two horses and one rope around three trees, or have seen it done, or even wondered what happens next, you will like this book