Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore: 1000s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living

Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore: 1000s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living
ISBN-10
161060251X
ISBN-13
9781610602518
Category
House & Home
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2011-04-11
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Author
Jerry Johnson

Description

A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes, farm foods, natural teas and tonics, granola, bread making, beer brewing and winemaking, jams and jellies, canning and preserving, sausage making and meat smoking, drying foods, down-home toys, papermaking, candle crafting, homemade soaps and shampoos, Christmas wreaths and decorations, butter and cheese making, fishing and hunting secrets, and much more.

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