Monday, January 27, 2014

Book Review: Back to Basics - How to learn and enjoy traditional American skills

I found out about this phenomenal book from Cody over at the Wranglerstar YouTube channel (which my children & I make a point of watching pretty much every time there is a new video - I highly recommend his channel), and I am so glad I bought it.


Although the book is no longer in print, I was able to acquire a used copy in excellent condition from Amazon.com. Published in 1981, this book has a wealth of information that is still useful today. How to wisely choose land, develop the infrastructure for a homestead, and build outbuildings or a dwelling. Sections on energy from wood, solar, water, wind (admittedly somewhat dated, as technology has advanced significantly in these areas). Raising your own vegetables, fruit, and livestock. Preserving your produce, meat, fish. Sections on making maple syrup if you have the appropriate type of maple trees. Baking bread. Brewing beer, making wine. You name it, it probably touches on it.

By no means is it an exhaustive reference for all of these things, but it teaches things that really are not commonly known today unless perhaps you have many years experience homesteading.

I highly recommend this book.

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