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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living: Beekeeping, Canning and Preserving, Cheese Making, Disaster Preparedness, Fermen,New
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Packed with stepbystep instructions, useful tips, timehonored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this might just be the most comprehensive guide to back to basics living ever published. Fans of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and SelfSufficiency have been asking for a onestop resource for all the subjects covered in that successful series. In response, Gehring has compiled a massive, beautifully presented, single volume that covers canning and preserving, keeping chickens, fermenting, soapmaking, how to generate your own energy, how to build a log cabin, natural medicine, cheesemaking, maple sugaring, farm mechanics, and much, much more.Whether you own one hundred acres or rent a studio apartment in the city, this book has plenty of ideas to inspire you. Learn how to build a log cabin or how to craft handmade paper; find out how to install a solar panel on your roof or brew your own tea from dried herbs; Cure a ham, bake a loaf of bread, or brew your own beer. This book has something for everyone.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living'? A: This encyclopedia covers a wide range of topics including beekeeping, canning and preserving, cheese making, disaster preparedness, fermenting, raising livestock, soap making, and more.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Abigail Gehring.
- Q: What is the total number of pages in this book? A: The book contains a total of 896 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living' published? A: It was published on October 26, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in homesteading? A: Yes, the book provides step-by-step instructions and useful tips that are suitable for beginners in homesteading and back to basics living.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book is filled with both illustrations and photographs to aid understanding.
- Q: Can this book be helpful for urban dwellers? A: Absolutely, the book offers ideas and projects that can be adapted for urban living, making it relevant for anyone, regardless of their living situation.
- Q: Is there a focus on sustainability in the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes sustainable practices such as generating your own energy and natural medicine.
- Q: What makes this book a comprehensive resource for self-sufficiency? A: It compiles a vast array of topics related to self-sufficiency into a single volume, making it a go-to reference for various back to basics skills.