عنوان

Back to basics :

(Number (ISBN

1602392331

(Number (ISBN

1629143693

(Number (ISBN

9781602392335

(Number (ISBN

9781629143699

Number

b579740

Title Proper

Back to basics :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

a complete guide to traditional skills

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Abigail R. Gehring.

Edition Statement

Fourth edition, updated and revised

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

New York, NY

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Skyhorse Publishing, [

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2014] ©2014

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

528 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Text of Note

Buying and working land, raising livestock, generating your own energy, enjoying your harvest, household skills and crafts, and more -- Cover.

Text of Note

Buying country property --; Planning your home --; Preparing the site --; Converting trees into lumber --; Building a log cabin --; Building with adobe --; Building a stone house --; Raising a barn --; Developing a water supply --; Saunas and hot tubs --; Sanitation --; Fireplace construction and design --; Stone walls and brick pavements --; Fences --; Making your house energy efficient --; Wood as a fuel --; Heating with wood --; Waterpower --; Wind power --; Solar energy --; Other energy sources --; The kitchen garden --; Gardening in limited space --; Herb gardens --; Fruits and nuts --; Pest control --; Grains and grasses --; Beekeeping --; Fish farming --; Raising livestock --; Preserving produce --; Preserving meat and fish --; Making your own dairy products --; Maple sugaring --; Homemade beverages --; Baking bread --; Regional cooking --; Cooking with wood --; Natural dyes --; Spinning --; Weaving --; Hooked rugs --; Braided rugs --; Patchwork quilting --; Rope and twine --; Tanning and leatherwork --; Woodworking --; Broommaking --; Scrimshaw --; Household recipes --; Metalworking --; Stenciling --; Flower drying and pressed flowers --; Gourd craft --; Soapmaking --; Candlemaking --; Basketry --; Old-time good times --; Crafting a dulcimer --; Celebrating holidays --; Canoeing and kayaking --; Wilderness camping --; Outdoors in winter --; Fishing --; Living with nature --; Organized assistance: the extension service and other groups.

Text of Note

Offers information and instructions on living a greener, more self-sufficient lifestyle, including how to build a log cabin, how to raise livestock, and how to make candles.

Handicraft -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Home economics -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Sustainable living -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Class number

Book number

edited by Abigail R. Gehring.

Abigail R Gehring

Electronic name

[Book]

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