The Foxfire Book - by Foxfire Fund Inc (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>First published in 1972, <i>The Foxfire Book</i> was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions. <p/>This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fencemaking, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions like snake lore and faith healing.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Founded in 1966, FOXFIRE is a nonprofit education organization. Foxfire's learner-centered, community-based approach is advocated through The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center and grounded in the Southern Appalachian culture that promotes a sense of place and appreciation of local people and culture as essential educational tools.
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