The Foxfire Book
Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining
Published on 17. February 1972
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-385-07353-0 (ISBN)
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-385-07353-0 (9780385073530)
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Persons
Founded in 1966, FOXFIRE is a nonprofit education organization. Foxfire's learner-centered, community-based approach is advocated through The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center and grounded in the Southern Appalachian culture that promotes a sense of place and appreciation of local people and culture as essential educational tools.