Book, "A Fivesome O'er Nature's Course," 1918

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Artifact Overview

John Burroughs chronicled the Vagabonds' 1918 camping trip through the central Appalachians. The self-named Vagabonds -- Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and Burroughs -- began taking excursions in 1916 to relax and enjoy each other's company. They were joined by a fifth, Edward Hurley, on this adventure. This Burroughs "mock-up" was later privately published by Firestone under the title Our Vacation Days of 1918.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1918

Subject Date

1918

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.0.18.1

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Leather

Technique

Handwriting
Typewriting
Gluing

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 9 in