The definitive, beloved manual of basic skills and country wisdom for living off the land and doing it yourself--whether it's a farm or homestead, suburb or city.

Increasiingly there is a desire for a simpler l...

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The definitive, beloved manual of basic skills and country wisdom for living off the land and doing it yourself--whether it's a farm or homestead, suburb or city.

Increasiingly there is a desire for a simpler lifestyle-a healthier, greener, more self-sustaining and holistic approach to modern life. Find the inspiration and the know-how to live it in this comprehensive guide rooted in the homesteading movement that includes informaton on:

* Raising chickens, goats, and pigs
* Beekeeping
* Foraging for wild food
* Growing and preserving your own food
* Making your own natural skincare products
* Spinning wool into yarn
* Baking bread
* Cooking on a wood stove 
And more!

Basic, thorough, and reliable, this book deserves a place in urban and rural homes alike.


This 50th anniversary edition includes updated resources. 

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