Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore

Author: Jerry Mack Johnson
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760340013
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
A collection of old-fashioned country wisdom on all kinds of topics describes how to make and cook things, read the weather, and dowse; and provides lore on animals and plants.

Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Hearth and Home

Author: Jerry Mack Johnson
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760369321
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Hearth and Home, culled from and expanding on the classic Jerry Mack Johnson book Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore, is the essential DIY reference for all your simple living needs.

Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Garden and Trail

Author: Jerry Mack Johnson
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760369305
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Garden and Trail, culled from and expanding on the classic Jerry Mack Johnson book Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore, is the essential DIY reference for all your simple outdoor chores and activities.

Old-time Country Wisdom & Lore

Author: Jerry Mack Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781532508523
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
An almanac of rural lore, nature facts, and other "country wisdom" concerning the weather, moon, livestock, medicine, and other topics.

Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore

Author: Jerry Mack Johnson
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 161060251X
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes, farm foods, natural teas and tonics, granola, bread making, beer brewing and winemaking, jams and jellies, canning and preserving, sausage making and meat smoking, drying foods, down-home toys, papermaking, candle crafting, homemade soaps and shampoos, Christmas wreaths and decorations, butter and cheese making, fishing and hunting secrets, and much more.

Country Wisdom

Author: Jerry Mack Johnson
Publisher: Anchor Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
An almanac of rural lore, nature facts, and other "country wisdom" concerning the weather, moon, livestock, medicine, and other topics.

Amish Roots

Author: John Andrew Hostetler
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801844027
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
Intimate view of life in the Amish world with more than 150 letters and journal entries, poems, stories, and riddles.

Red Sky at Night

Author: Jane Struthers
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407029517
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
The indispensable guide to everything we knew and loved before modern life got in the way. This gorgeous and beautifully illustrated countryside miscellany is the perfect purchase for anyone wanting to go back to their roots and rediscover a lost world... 'Beautiful book' -- ***** Reader review 'A delightful book with some lovely illustrations' -- ***** Reader review 'A heart-warming read, I love this book' -- ***** Reader review 'Magical' -- ***** Reader review 'Lovely book to just DELVE into' -- ***** Reader review 'A little gem!' -- ***** Reader review 'Sheer delight!' -- ***** Reader review **************************************************************************************************** Ever wondered how to predict the weather just by looking at the sky? Or wanted to attract butterflies to your garden? Is there a knack to building the perfect bonfire? And how exactly do you race a ferret? In this world of traffic tailbacks, supermarket shopping and 24-hour internet access, it's easy to feel disconnected from the beauty and rhythms of the natural world. If you have ever gazed in awe at stars in the night's sky, tried to catch a perfect snowflake or longed for the comfort of a roaring log fire, then this is the book for you. From spotting Britain's five kinds of owl to gardening by the phases of the moon, from curing a cold to brewing your own ale, and from navigating by the stars to making sloe gin, Red Sky at Night is packed with instructions and lists, ancient customs and old wives tales, making it an indispensable guide to countryside lore.

Lore of the Wild

Author: Claire Cock-Starkey
Publisher:
ISBN: 0711260710
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
Delves into nature folklore from around the world in six topical categories, featuring for each category one traditional tale and extensive ancient lore about that topic.

The Foxfire Book

Author: Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385073534
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
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.