The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book (Encyclopedia of Country Living) | 
 enlarge | Author: Carla Emery
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  124 reviews
Sales Rank: 65784
Media: Paperback
Edition: 9th
Pages: 864
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.7
ISBN: 157061377X
Dewey Decimal Number: 640
EAN: 9781570613777
ASIN: 157061377X
Publication Date: March 6, 2003
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Amazon.com Review
For twenty years people have relied on these hundreds of recipes, instructions, and morsels of invaluable practical advice on all aspects of growing and preparing food. This definitive classic on food, gardening, and self-sufficient living is a complete resource for living off the land with over 800 pages of collected wisdom from country maven, Carla Emery--how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals, make sausage, milk a goat, grow herbs, churn butter, catch a pig, make soap, work with bees and more. IEncyclopedia of Country Living/I is so basic, so thorough, so reliable, it deserves a place in every home--whether in the country, the city, or somewhere in between.
Product Description
DIVInitially self-published 20 years ago, The Encyclopedia of Country Living has become the trusted guidebook to sustainable, self-sufficient living. Filled with memorable anecdotes, crucial advice, and a generous helping of good humor, this compendium provides detailed information about food production #8212; growing, processing, cooking, and preserving #8212; together with hundreds of illustrations and recipes. With updates of over 1,100 mail order sources, including websites and email addresses, this revised edition is the definitive classic text for living off the land. #8220;Carla Emery is certifiably one of the craziest, warmest, ... funniest, wisest, most lovable, and idealistic zanies now walking the earth.#8221; #8212; Mother Earth News/DIV
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The Be All End All November 22, 2008
T. Jensen (texas)
This is an excellent reference book for a person just starting out in the back to the land movement. It lets you know how much you can do with your land, reviews the pros and cons of different livestock, gives recipes for soap and the like, explains how to slaughter your own animals (if you so choose), and the like. We've made great use of this book while starting out, even on a lot as small as an acre. Nice candid tone through out. A wealth of knowledge worth more than the price.
Very accurately informative November 18, 2008
Carol B. (Gainesville, GA USA)
For someone who knew nothing of outdoor, independant living, I walked away from this book a wealthy, knowledgeable person after having read it. In a nutshell, please buy this book FIRST! You will find that after buying this book that you will need very few other books out in the market. This author addresses everything you need to know about various topics of outdoor, independant living, and if she doesn't have all the answers, she forwards you to other sources that will get you the specific info you need. This book is worth the money. I bought it to learn more about gardening, and came away learning so much more. This is a book that one MUST purchase as a staple in their book collection.
The How To Book of Country Living November 16, 2008
Bob (Carthage, TN)
The Encyclopedia of Country Living br / br /We have purchased twenty plus copies of this book each year for several years. It makes a wonderful gift for missionaries that are going to mission fields all over the world. It includes everything from how to milk a goat to almost anything you need to know, including numerous recipes. Feedback from missionaries has always been favorable. In addition, my wife finds it useful here at home. It's very handy for a homemaker.
 Folksy, easy reading October 26, 2008
B. Murray (kansas)
Covers a lot of subjects, easy to follow. Pays attention to safety (like canning issues). Many subjects addressed.
A must have October 8, 2008
Jason Kerrigan (TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read the negative reviews for this book before I purchased it. Nevertheless, I still ordered it. While the book is kinda like a phonebook type of product, the information in it is priceless. It covers so many topics. I strongly recommend it.
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