The Foxfire Book (V.-1). The Classic 1972 Large Paperback In Very Good/MINT Vintage Condition. Appalachia offers Plain Living.

Very clean, tight binding, no markings inside. Gift quality.

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 Paperback – February 17, 1972

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 offers 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.

What can I say, the Foxfire books have been a favorite since they first came out. Cultural anthropology mixed with wonder mixed with nostalgia mixed with wonderful ideas for artists and craftsmen. Collect the whole set!