Nature Calls: The History, Lore, and Charm of Outhouses

We've established something of a reputation for offbeat outdoorsy titles, with books like How to Shit in the Woods. And we've done quite well with pictorial histories, such as Tombstones. Now, two great traditions meet in one small, quirky, and oddly delightful volume, a photographic guide to the outhouses of America and beyond. Author Dottie Booth has traveled far and wide, through rain, sleet, snow, and heaven knows what else to snap these shots. Her rustic full-color photographs are accompanied by jokes, stories, historical facts, and fun folklore. Presidential outhouses, and outhouses of the rich and famous are lighted, including George Washington's distinguished octagonal and Lyndon Johnson's "Lone Star" model. Truly a unique addition to any architectural or photographic collection.