This work is a well-written guide for camping, primarily concerning cooking in the outdoors. The author Maria Parloa claims that the first important thing about camping is the tents and the next is a stove. She lists a few stoves and explains their features, followed by advice related to cleaning, clothing, and more. The various subjects she discusses in cooking are: Birds; Fish; Shellfish; Eggs; Meat; Vegetables; Bread; Puddings; Cake; Sauces and Dressings; Drinks for the Sick. The book is beneficial for freshers in camping or anyone looking to have a new cooking experience while camping. Maria Parloa (1843 –1909) was an American author of books on cooking and housekeeping, the founder of two cooking schools, a lecturer on food-related topics, and an early figure in the "domestic science" movement. She was considered America's first notable cook and one of the ingenious superstars of her field.