Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills (Back to Basics Guides)
Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills (Back to Basics Guides)
Overview:
With over 200,000 copies sold, this fully updated guide offers a comprehensive insight into traditional living skills adapted for modern life.
Key Features:
- Learn to dye wool, raise chickens, make cheddar cheese, and even build a log cabin.
- Ideal for anyone interested in self-sufficiency and healthier living.
- Includes hundreds of projects, step-by-step instructions, photographs, charts, and illustrations.
Content Highlights:
- Techniques for dyeing wool with plant pigments and grafting trees.
- Crafting furniture using hand tools.
- Recipes for homemade treats like blueberry peach jam and cheddar cheese.
- Ambitious projects such as building a log cabin or adobe brick homestead.
Inspiration:
Beyond practical skills, this book encourages creativity and imagination, making it suitable for city dwellers as well. It also features tips for old-fashioned fun, including square dancing and homemade toys.
This guide is celebrated for being one of the most thorough resources on voluntary simplicity.
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Description
Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills
Publisher: Skyhorse
Edition: 4th Edition (October 14, 2014)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 456
ISBN-10: 1629143693
ISBN-13: 978-1629143699
Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.1 x 11 inches
Product Description
Rediscover the Art of Living Simply
“Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills” is your comprehensive manual for embracing the rich tapestry of traditional skills that have been passed down through generations. Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or simply looking to reconnect with the fundamentals of self-sufficiency, this guide offers invaluable insights and practical techniques.
What You’ll Learn
Dive into the art of traditional living with detailed instructions on a wide array of essential skills:
- Gardening and Farming: Learn how to grow your own food, from planting seeds to harvesting crops, with tips on sustainable practices.
- Food Preservation: Discover methods for canning, pickling, and drying your harvest, ensuring you enjoy the fruits of your labor year-round.
- Crafting and DIY Projects: Explore various crafts such as woodworking, soap making, and candle crafting to create functional and beautiful items for your home.
- Animal Husbandry: Gain knowledge on raising chickens, goats, and other livestock, ensuring a steady supply of fresh eggs and milk.
- Natural Remedies: Uncover the secrets of herbal medicine, providing you with natural alternatives for common ailments.
Why Choose This Guide?
This 4th edition of “Back to Basics” is beautifully illustrated and thoroughly updated to include modern-day applications of these timeless skills. With 456 pages of expert guidance, you’ll find everything you need to live a more sustainable and rewarding lifestyle.
Ideal For Everyone
Whether you’re an urban dweller looking to start a small balcony garden or a rural resident eager to cultivate a full homestead, this guide is designed for all skill levels.
Start Your Journey Today
Join the movement towards self-sufficiency and embrace the joys of traditional living. With “Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills,” you’ll find the inspiration and knowledge to transform your life one skill at a time.
Get your copy today and step into a world where simplicity reigns supreme!
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