The Encyclopedia of Country Living (Paperback) by Carla Emery

from Lyndatrue

Yep, it's true. I have three different editions of this book. They differ slightly, and I'm always afraid that something useful might not be in a newer version; because, my friends, these books ARE useful. Some things are just worth having multiple copies of.

from mtngranny

Seen this at a friends and after skimming through the book I was impressed. I purchased immediately and its a great read for down-to-earth living. I will probably get one for each child as a gift so as to learn that everything doesn't come in a styrofoam package and you can make things that will ...

from madamejeanie

An excellent, obscure book, written with wit and flair. I found much to learn in this book, and was highly entertained along the way by the author's often hilarious stories of life on her farm with her husband, kids, and livestock.

from haiku.tx

Mine is the 9th edition. There are many more. That alone should tell you this is a keeper. Speak with folks interested in land, garden, animal husbandry, etc, and this book WILL come up eventually. Everyone has a copy or knows someone who does. More information than most of us will ever need, yet...

from cookebooks

From cactus to basic farm animals, don't move to the country without this resource! Back in our 'back to the land' youth, we lived out of this thing!