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Old-time country wisdom & lore, 1000s of traditional skills for simple living, Jerry Mack Johnson

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Old-time country wisdom & lore, 1000s of traditional skills for simple living, Jerry Mack Johnson
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Old-time country wisdom & lore
Oclc number
662404943
Responsibility statement
Jerry Mack Johnson
Sub title
1000s of traditional skills for simple living
Summary
An almanac of rural lore, nature facts, and other "country wisdom" concerning the weather, moon, livestock, medicine, and other topics
Table of contents
Nature trail. Weather wisdom ; Moon lore ; Water witching ; Tree talk ; Flowers, herbs, and shrubs ; Creatures of the countryside ; About birds ; Bugs and such ; Hunter's bag ; Hook, line, and sinker ; Outdoor gear -- Hearth and homestead. Ways with paint and paper ; Ways with fibers and fabric ; Ways with clay ; Ways with leaver ; Ways with wax ; Spic-and-span ; Scents, salts, and such l Rural remedies ; Country pastimes ; Playthings ; One thing and another -- The country table. Farm foods and kitchen wisdom ; From the springhouse ; Grains and sprouts ; Breads, spreads, pretzels, and crackers ; Raccoonberry wine and other potables ; Garden to pantry shelf ; From the dry house ; Meat, fowl, and fish ; Sweet things -- Appendix. Weights and measures
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