A must own for the serious homesteader beginner

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	• The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book (Encyclopedia of Country Living) Carla Emery Sasquatch Books, 2003 - 864 pages average customer review:based on 110 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Can't live without book

Long ago I had an earlier version that was punched hole pages with wire rings holding it together.

Over the years I managed to destroy that copy through frequent use and purchased a newer copy several years ago.

For anyone who gardens or is interested in various crafts, it's extremely useful. For those who are homesteaders, it's a must have book.

Wonderfully written and entertaining, it contains tons of how-to information, stories and recipes.

Entertaining

Excellent read and entertaining. Old advice, new advice and well-written. A great deal of the information is worthy of passing down from one generation to the next. Worth the money and time to read.

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A must own for the serious homesteader beginner

This is a huge book 11x9 and shy 900 pages. The cover says over 600,000 copies have been sold but I bet its millions by now. When I first ordered the book I assumed it would be good, but its better than good. As a real homesteader I recommend this book for a variety of reason.

The chapters are long and thorough. Choosing to Buy Land and the chapters on Resources for Back to the Basics, Living Simply, Health Matters and Living Simply are excellent. Because in the buying land section which is long she covers everything from can you get a job near by if you need to still work, can you do with your land what you want, how do you know if the land is fertile, and the wheel and deal aspects involved. Knowing if the land is fertile is a must for anyone who wants to be fully self sufficient since growing food is a top priority.

Being able to do what you wish with your land is also important, because there are places where if you want to use a stream that runs thru your property to harness water generated power, or you want to cull trees, you have to get permits. Same with wanting to add an addition onto your abode. Some places demand you get a permit while others will let you build with the understanding that when you sell, the place is sold 'as is'.

Her food section is humongous and covers everything from seeds to growing the garden to preserving what you grow either in a cellar, or by canning, freezing or drying. She has information galore on predators, insects and snakes. Barns and fences, which is important because I know first hand what a poor fence job or poor animal shelter will do when it comes to animals getting in or out.

She has a huge section on poultry as well as goats cows, home dairying, bees, rabbits and pigs. And what is involved with birth to butchering. Speaking as someone who has had chickens for decades, and have consumed my fair share of home grown milk and meat, knowing what is involved in growing quality animals will save you lots of money in the end. Not to mention the home grown item tastes so much better than commercially grown animals. And knowing what is involved, what tools you will need when it comes time to cull or slaughter an animal is a must if the job is to be done humanely, safely and well.

She also has an important section on caring for your own dead. Don't wince! This is very important and is a natural life process. And knowing how to deal with the local authorities as far as burying a loved one on ones own property is very important. I speak of this as a widow. Caring for ones own dead isn't as hard or creepy as one thinks. Same with knowing how to handle a birth at home. On page 35 as an example she also writes about how to bath under primitive conditions, which is what we have to do here in the Sierras when the power goes out due to snow.

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Great book

This book has everything about everything. I have owned it for several months and am amazed at how many times I reference it. I am purchasing a copy for every household in our extended family. It is very useful information if you are urban or country. And can give potentially life saving information if disaster ever strikes in your area. It truly teaches you everything you would need to know about self-sufficient living and getting prepared for it. I have never seen a book with more information. I love the personal stories she adds, just to keep subjects that can be very overwhelming very light hearted. This is in my top 5 most important books in my library!

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Covers it all

The Encyclopedia of Country Living is a very interesting and fun book to read. It covers so much, very well written and informative. I've seen it advertised in a magazine that I subscribe to, and while ordering some other items from Amazon, I decided to see if I could order it through Amazon. I was really pleased to see that it was considerbly cheaper, and I qualified for free shipping. Made it even a better deal.

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