The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Original Manual for Living Off the Land & Doing It Yourself (Homesteading & Off-Grid Survival)

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Discover the 50th anniversary edition of Carla Emery’s trusted guide to homesteading, self-sufficiency, and sustainable living. With more than 900 pages of practical instruction, The Encyclopedia of Country Living helps beginners and experienced homesteaders build the skills to live confidently from the land.
Whether you’re interested in off grid living, small-scale farming, emergency preparedness, or a simpler lifestyle, this comprehensive handbook offers practical answers for everyday self-reliance and survival.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
• Plan a garden and grow your own food
• Can, dry, and preserve your harvest
• Raise chickens, goats, pigs, and bees
• Forage for wild foods and tap maple trees
• Bake bread, mill flour, and make cheese
• Cook on a wood stove
• Create natural remedies and skincare products
• Make organic bug spray
• Spin wool into yarn
• Develop essential homesteading and preparedness skills
• And much more
For more than 50 years, this classic country living reference has helped readers become healthier, safer, and more self-sufficient with practical guidance that makes homesteading approachable.
Start building a simpler, more independent life today.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sasquatch Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ Anniversary
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 928 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1632172895
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1632172891
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.39 x 1.81 x 10.79 inches
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