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The illustrated encyclopedia of country living / Abigail R. Gehring ; illustrations by James Balkovek.
A guide to country living features photographs, illustrations, instructions and tips for living off the land, covering such topics as canning and preserving, soap-making, and building a dog house.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781616084677
- ISBN: 1616084677
- Physical Description: 888 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Skyhorse Pub., ℗♭2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 849-883) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Animals -- Baking, preserving, and more -- Carpentry and woodworking -- Crafts -- Disaster preparedness -- Energy -- Gardening -- Well-being for body, mind, and spirit -- Appendix 1: Food co-ops -- Appendix 2: Animal tracks. |
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| Subject: | Agriculture > Encyclopedias. Family farms > Encyclopedias. Sustainable living > Encyclopedias. Home economics, Rural > Encyclopedias. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Skagit Library | 640 GEH | 1013819 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Abigail R. Gehring is the author or editor of more than a dozen books including Back to Basics, Homesteading, and The Essential Guide to Self-Sufficient Living. She enjoys writing, gardening, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with family. She lives with her husband, two kids, and Siberian husky in an 1800s farmstead in southern Vermont.