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

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

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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 ma...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published April 11th 2011 by Voyageur Press
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Melanie
Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore
1000’s of traditional skills for simple living
By Jerry Mack Johnson
Published by Voyageur Press
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This beautifully crafted book has just about every tid bit of information you would want on old time wisdom of country living. It is truly an encyclopedia of all things country. Over 300 pages with 100’s of different skills represented. The vintage clip art and ad signage make this a beautiful book to glance through. Detailed drawings of herbs, trees,...more
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