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Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance

by M John Storey

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Publisher Comments:

This is the book for anyone who wants to become more self-reliant, from suburbanites with 1/4 of an acre to country homesteaders with several. The information is easily understood and readily applicable.

More than 150 of Storey's expert authors in gardening, building, animal raising, and homesteading share their specialized knowledge and experience in this ultimate guide to living a more independent, satisfying life.

Readers will find step-by-step, illustrated instructions for every aspect of country living including:

  • Finding country land
  • Buying, building, and renovating a home
  • Developing water sources and systems
  • Understanding wiring, plumbing, and heating
  • Using alternative heating and energy sources
  • Vegetable, flower, and herb gardening
  • Traditional cooking skills such as baking bread and making maple syrup
  • Preparing and preserving meat, fruits, and vegetables
  • Building and maintaining barns, sheds, and outbuildings
  • Caring for common farm and ranch animals, and pets

Synopsis:

Just in time for the millennial back-to-basics movement--more than 150 experts share their knowledge and experience in this ultimate guide to living a more self-sufficient, satisfying life. 1,200 2-color illustrations.
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About the Author

John Storey founded Storey Communications, Inc. with his wife Martha in 1983. He has three children and eight grandchildren. He lives in western Massachusetts and farm in Westport, New York.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781580172028
Subtitle:
A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance
Other:
Storey Books
Author:
Storey, Martha
Author:
Storey Books
Author:
Storey, John
Author:
Storey, M. John
Publisher:
Storey Publishing, LLC
Location:
Pownal, Vt. :
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Personal & Practical Guides
Subject:
Gardening
Subject:
Country life
Subject:
Do-it-yourself work
Subject:
Home economics, Rural
Subject:
GARDENING / Reference
Subject:
REFERENCE / Personal and Practical Guides
Subject:
REFERENCE / Personal
Subject:
Practical Guides
Subject:
Home Construction-General
Subject:
REFERENCE / Personal & Practical Guides
Copyright:
1999
Edition Description:
paperback
Series Volume:
no.1997/050
Publication Date:
19990901
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
8 1/2 X 11
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
10.87x8.53x1.49 in. 3.44 lbs.
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