| The Country Living Handbook: A Back-To-Basics Guide to Living Off the Land Contributor(s): Gehring, Abigail (Author) |
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ISBN: 1628736143 ISBN-13: 9781628736144 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Sustainable Living - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General - House & Home | Reference |
| Dewey: 613.265 |
| LCCN: 2013034823 |
| Series: Handbook |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7" W x 9.9" (1.70 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, time-honored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this compact guide has everything you need to dive into a more self-sufficient life. From canning and preserving to keeping chickens, fermenting vegetables to soap-making, Gehring covers all the basics in this easy-to-read, approachable collection. Topics covered include: Generating your own energy Herbal medicine Cheese-making Maple sugaring Farm mechanics Building a smokehouse Dyeing wool Composting Disaster Preparedness And more! Whether you own one hundred acres or rent a studio apartment in the city, this book has plenty of ideas to inspire you. Learn how to build a log cabin or how to craft handmade paper; find out how to install a solar panel on your roof or brew your own tea from dried herbs; Cure a ham, bake a loaf of bread, or brew your own beer. This book has something for everyone |