Arthur Walbridge North's Camp and Camino in Lower California is an exhilarating travel memoir chronicling the author's adventures through the rugged, sparsely populated peninsula of Baja California at the turn of the 20th century. With journalistic flair and a naturalist's eye, North sets off into an untamed land of stark deserts, dramatic coastlines, and remote mountain ranges, capturing the physical beauty and cultural character of one of Mexico's least explored regions. Along his journey, he encounters Jesuit mission ruins, encounters indigenous communities, traverses ancient footpaths (the "caminos"), and contends with all manner of hardship—from thirst and heat to bandits and wild animals. Yet the heart of the narrative lies in his encounters with the land and its people: humble rancheros, hardy travelers, and missionaries who embody the resilience of frontier life. Rich in anecdote, observation, and historical digression, the book presents a living portrait of Baja California before tourism, paved roads, or modern communication altered its essence. North's style is by turns reflective and thrilling, offering readers both the immediacy of adventure and the depth of cultural reportage. A forgotten classic of frontier travel literature, Camp and Camino is essential for fans of exploration narratives, early 20th-century ethnography, and the haunting allure of unspoiled landscapes.