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Back to Basics |  | Author: Editors of Readers Digest
Publisher: Readers Digest
Category: Book
List Price: $26.00
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Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 13322
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 456
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0895770865
Dewey Decimal Number: 640.973
EAN: 9780895770868
ASIN: 0895770865
Publication Date: July 1, 1981
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Amazon.com Review
"Voluntary simplicity" has become a catch phrase for what seems to be a yearning for a simpler, more self-sufficient and economical way of living in the late 20th century. This book, first published in 1981 and recently updated, was probably many folks' first in-depth exposure to the idea of a simpler life, making things by hand, and enjoying a stronger sense of control over personal budgets, home projects, and lifestyles. Hundreds of projects are listed, illustrated in step-by-step diagrams and instructions: growing and preserving your own food, converting trees to lumber and building a home from it, traditional crafts and homesteading skills, and having fun with recreational activities like camping, fishing, and folk dancing without spending a lot of money. This book will have you dreaming and planning from the first page! -- Mark A. Hetts
Product Description
This how-to, user-friendly guide teaches self-sufficiency-covering all of life's essentials: shelter; alternative energy sources; growing and preserving food; home crafts; directions for making herbal remedies; and even home-grown entertainment.
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Readers Digest "Back To Basics" Volume 3 September 10, 2009
Glenda J. Schaefer (Texas)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Book arrived well packaged, in a timely manner, & in good condition. I am well pleased with my purchase.
Great Read! August 9, 2009
S. Thompson (Colorado)
Fascinating book with detailed instructions for hundreds of simple-life skills. Highly recommended to those wishing to become less independent from the fast-paced, stressful world we live in. Best purchase we've made in a while!
Outstanding Book July 29, 2009
Ann B. Keller (Cleveland, OH USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hats off to the editors and publisher of this awesome collection of more traditional skills, some of which are fast fading into memory! The book begins with locating and fashioning the home itself, detailing how to dig footers and a well, raise a log home, build a fireplace and moves on to gardening and pruning.
The reader is also instructed in obtaining and maintaining food sources, such as geese, ducks and rabbits, as well as canning, pickling, salting and smoking foods for the coming winter ahead. The intricacies of braided rugs and patchwork quilts are explained, as well as the art of making moccasins, baskets, simple furniture, brooms, candles, soap and natural cosmetics. Learn how to spin your own wool and dye the fleece with dozens of natural dyes.
Although practice will certainly improve the reader's skills, there is enough information contained in this book to launch an individual in the wilderness or on a rustic farm with a good measure of success. This is a must read for those who embrace a more traditional lifestyle and is a real asset to one's permanent library.
Great Book! July 3, 2009
R and C (Idaho, USA)
I love this book. The title says it all "Back to the Basics". It's very imformative. If you ever want to review the basic of how to live off the land or self sufficient this is a great book. I love all the hand crafts too.
Clean and Timely June 5, 2009
Ms Tiggy (Los Angeles, CA)
This is a really fun book! It arrived in perfect condition, and without too much of a wait.
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