The Foxfire Book: Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining, and Other Affairs of Plain Living
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🏡Step-by-step log cabin & homestead guides
📚50+ traditional Appalachian crafts & skills
🔥Authentic moonshining & faith healing lore
€ 33.18
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Description
📖 Embrace the rustic renaissance—where heritage meets hands-on mastery!
- TIMELESS DIY SKILLS - Build your own log cabin or plant by the signs with expert guidance
- CELEBRATE RURAL ROOTS - Join a community preserving the art of plain living and self-reliance
- HANDS ON CRAFTSMANSHIP - Detailed, practical instructions from hog dressing to basketmaking
- AUTHENTIC CULTURAL STORIES - Dive into true tales of hunting, snake lore, and mountain traditions
- MASTER APPALACHIAN HERITAGE - Unlock centuries-old folk wisdom for modern simple living
The Foxfire Book, first published in 1972, is a bestselling classic that compiles Appalachian folk wisdom and practical skills. Covering over 50 crafts and traditions—from log cabin building and hog dressing to moonshining and faith healing—it offers clear, step-by-step instructions and authentic stories that preserve the spirit of simple, self-reliant living. With a 4.8-star rating and a dedicated following, it’s a must-have for anyone seeking to reconnect with rural heritage and timeless DIY expertise.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,542 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Sociology of Rural Areas #10 in Folkcrafts #15 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences |
| Book 1 of 9 | Foxfire Series |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,284) |
| Dimensions | 5.98 x 0.98 x 9.21 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0385073534 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0385073530 |
| Item Weight | 15.8 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| Publication date | February 17, 1972 |
| Publisher | Vintage |
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