This text is both a practical and theoretical treatise concerning topics related to Heliographic art such as Daguerreotypy, Photography, etc. The Camera And The Pencil is a classic text containing comprehensive information still fundamental to the field - a must-have for students and enthusiasts of Heliographic art. Born in 1808, Marcus Aurelius Root was a famous photographer and pioneer of daguerreotyping. Originally published in 1864, this detailed book is republished here with an introductory biography of the author. This text has been chosen for re-publication because of its historical significance and with the aim of immortalising the information contained herein for future generations.