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Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 1999
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580172024
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580172028
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.13 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.22 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #74,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Soil Gardening #37 in Home Repair #69 in Gardening & Horticulture Reference (Books)
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Customers find this book to be a great reference with an astonishing amount of information, written in an easy-to-understand way. The book includes plenty of illustrations to make things clearer and covers a vast variety of topics, making it a must-have for homesteaders and preppers. They appreciate its value for money and enjoy reading it.