Reviews
"For the suburbanite with just enough space for a little garden to the die-hard homesteaders and everyone in between, The Encyclopedia of Country Living makes for both fascinating reading and a truly essential reference source. You won't find a more complete source of step-by-step information about growing, processing, cooking and preserving every kind of food--from the garden, the orchard, the field or the barnyard!" Rodale Book Club "If you're dreaming about moving "back to the land" someday, or if you're already there and want to live more self-sufficiently (wherever you may be) you'll want a copy of ... T he Encyclopedia of Country Living." Organic Gardening "This book is a monument to the coevolution of a person and an idea. As folk literature. . . this book should be shelved in your collection between the Foxfire books and Alicia Bay Laurel's Living on Earth ." Whole Earth catalog "Urbanites will find the recipes and resources list. . . useful, the trivia interesting. . . and Emery's personal reflections. . . compelling. Even readers with no plans to raise sheep, sell homemade cheese or plant millet will find this a fascinating cultural document." Publishers Weekly "Packed with old wisdom as well as up-to-date websites and mail-order sources to make country living easier." Country Almanac "Although mainly a modern individualist's resource on how to grow and prepare food, this work is much more. As one astonished browser acclaimed, 'Is there anything this book doesn't tell you how to do?'" Library Journal "If you're thinking about ditching the city and reconnecting with a simpler, more direct way of life, living the self-sufficient lifestyle full-bore, or just living more directly and simply where you are right now, The Encyclopedia covers a wealth of information to keep you on target." Lehman's Country Living "If I could only have one comprehensive how-to book on self-reliant living, this would be it." Backwoods Home Magazine "The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery is one of my favorite finds. It is a guide to all things country and, for those of us that don't get down on the farm as often as we would like to, it is a mini vacation from the asphalt jungle. ...a warm and inviting trip to your Grandmother's kitchen table and that, alone, is reason enough to pick up a copy for your own library." The Jefferson County Post "While it is impossible for one book to have everything you need, 'The Encyclopedia of Country Living' does an exceptional job of giving you the most bang for your buck when it comes to needing a single resource where you are likely to find the answer to your country living questions." Outdoor Self Reliance "Practical advice, invaluable information, and collected wisdom for folks and farmers in the country, city, and anywhere in between." Territorial Seed catalog
Synopsis
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD The 50th anniversary edition of the original sustainable living manual of basic country skills, preparedness, and wisdom for living off the land. This essential homesteaders' encyclopedia will keep your family healthy, safe, and self-sufficient, no matter what's going on in the world. From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life- a healthier and self-sufficient natural lifestyle that allows you to survive and thrive-even in uncertain times. Carla Emery's classic guide will teach you how to live off the grid, be prepared, and do it yourself. This comprehensive, 1000-page Encyclopedia of Country Living will show you how to- . Can, dry, and preserve food .Plan your garden with a beginner's guide to gardening .Grow your own food .Make 20-minute cheese .Make your own natural skincare products .Bake bread .Cook on a wood stove . Learn beekeeping .Raise chickens, goats, and pigs .Create natural skincare products .Make organic bug spray .Treat your family with homemade natural remedies .Make fruit leather .Forage for wild food .Spin wool into yarn .Mill your own flour .Tap a maple tree And more! The Encyclopedia of Country Living has been guiding readers for more than 50 years, teaching you all the skills necessary for living independently off the land.Whether you live in the city, the country, or anywhere in between, this is the essential guide to living well and living simply., This is an update of the #1 best-selling title on the Sasquatch Books list with an incredible backlist rate of sale that shows this book's ability to constantly appeal to new audiences. The Encyclopedia of Country Living is the original manual of basic skills and country wisdom for living on the land--whether it's a farm or homestead, suburb or city. Continually updated since its inception in 1969, the 50th Anniversary Edition is complete with updated resource and contact information. From craft culture to survivalists, preppers, homesteaders, urban farmers, and everyone in between there is a desire for a simpler way of life--a healthier, greener, more self-sustaining and holistic approach to modern life. The knowledge you need to survive and thrive off the grid is at your fingertips in The Encyclopedia of Country Living , the best-selling resource for the homesteading movement. With its origins in the back-to-the-land effort of the late 1960s, Carla Emery's landmark book has grown into a comprehensive guide to building your sustainable country escape haven, while lowering your carbon footprint in the process. The 50th anniversary edition offers up-to-date and detailed information on the fundamentals of topics like homegrown food; raising chickens, goats, and pigs; beekeeping; food preservation; mail-order supply sourcing; foraging; and much, much more (even how to deliver a baby)--everything you need to lead a self-sufficient lifestyle in the 21st century. Basic, thorough, and reliable, this book deserves a place in urban and rural homes alike. Table of Contents 1 Oddments 2 Introduction to Plants 3 Grasses, Grains & Canes 4 Garden Vegetables 5 Herbs & Flavorings 6 Tree, Vine, Bush & Bramble 7 Food Preservation 8 Introduction to Animals 9 Poultry 10 Goats, Cows & Home Dairying 11 Bee, Rabbit, Sheep & Pig 12 Appendix, OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD The 50th anniversary edition of the original sustainable living manual of basic country skills, preparedness, and wisdom for living off the land. This essential homesteaders' encyclopedia will keep your family healthy, safe, and self-sufficient, no matter what's going on in the world. From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier and self-sufficient natural lifestyle that allows you to survive and thrive--even in uncertain times. Carla Emery's classic guide will teach you how to live off the grid, be prepared, and do it yourself. This comprehensive, 1000-page Encyclopedia of Country Living will show you how to: - Can, dry, and preserve food - Plan your garden with a beginner's guide to gardening - Grow your own food - Make 20-minute cheese - Make your own natural skincare products - Bake bread - Cook on a wood stove - Learn beekeeping - Raise chickens, goats, and pigs - Create natural skincare products - Make organic bug spray - Treat your family with homemade natural remedies - Make fruit leather - Forage for wild food - Spin wool into yarn - Mill your own flour - Tap a maple tree And more! The Encyclopedia of Country Living has been guiding readers for more than 50 years, teaching you all the skills necessary for living independently off the land. Whether you live in the city, the country, or anywhere in between, this is the essential guide to living well and living simply.
