The Foxfire Book
Author | : Foxfire Fund, Inc. |
Publisher | : Anchor |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 1972-02-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780385073530 |
ISBN-13 | : 0385073534 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions. This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fencemaking, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions like snake lore and faith healing.