Basic Country Skills

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ISBN: 9781580172028

A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance

By: John Storey, Martha Storey, Deborah Burns (Editor)

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Paperback Published: 1st September 1999
ISBN: 9781580172028
Number Of Pages: 544

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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.

About the Author

Martha Storey and her husband, John, founded Storey Publishing in 1983. Martha is the co-author of Storey’s Basic Country Skills and the author of 500 Treasured Country Recipes.

"This big, comprehensive book that covers everything from land to animals; from vegetables to country cooking. The book encompasses more than 40 years of writing and includes the expertise of many experienced authors. It's like having a whole community of seasoned gardeners, farmers and homesetaders living next door to you." - Star Beacon This big, comprehensive book that covers everything from land to animals; from vegetables to country cooking. The book encompasses more than 40 years of writing and includes the expertise of many experienced authors. It s like having a whole community of seasoned gardeners, farmers and homesetaders living next door to you. Star Beacon" This big, comprehensive book that covers everything from land to animals; from vegetables to country cooking. The book encompasses more than 40 years of writing and includes the expertise of many experienced authors. It s like having a whole community of seasoned gardeners, farmers and homesetaders living next door to you. Star Beacon"

Dedication and
Acknowledgments
Preface
Aromatic Self-Care
The Aromatic Pantry
Complementary Materials
Caring for the Skin
Making Natural Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions
Recipes for Health and Beauty
Aromatic Beauty Food Resources
Index
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

ISBN: 9781580172028
ISBN-10: 1580172024
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 544
Published: 1st September 1999
Publisher: Storey Books
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 27.9 x 21.6 x 3.81
Weight (kg): 1.56