Rural Living Books
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Tan Your Hide! by Phyllis Hobson
$11.95Beginner's guidebook to the home tanning of furs and leathers. Clearly written, good illustrations. Learn More -
The "Have-More" Plan by Ed and Carolyn Robinson
$9.95A classic book, written in 1943, and in its 16th printing. The Robinsons were the experts of that era in self-sufficient living. Learn More -
The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
$22.95A book on herbal medicine for farm and stable. Learn More -
Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game, by John Mettler, Jr., DVM
$16.95Revised and updated in 2003, this book is a must for those who butcher their goats, sheep, and other livestock. It has superb drawings and easy-to-read directions including getting ready, killing and skinning, organ removal, butchering. Learn More -
The Year of the Goat (paperback) by Margaret Hathaway
$14.95Subtitled "40,000 Miles and the Quest for the Perfect Cheese," this new book chronicles one couple's journey both physically and emotionally through the U.S., seeking what being a "goat farmer" really means. Learn More -
Encyclopedia of Country Living, by Carla Emery
$29.95This new, large format compendium of practical advice contains valuable information and wisdom from those in the country, city, and in between. Learn More -
Basic Country Skills by John and Martha Storey
$24.95This "Practical Guide to Self-Reliance" from Storey covers the whole range of topics on home, barn, and farm repair, gardening, preserving, farming and farm animals. Learn More -
Livestock Guardians, by Janet Vorwald Dohner
$24.95A complete guide to working with guardian animals. Learn about methods of predator control, chapters on livestock guard dogs, llamas, and donkeys, their selection, training, and care. Learn More -
Fences for Pastures & Garden, by Gail Damerow
$16.95Finally a comprehensive book on all types of fences. Learn More -
How to Build Animal Housing by Carol Ekarius
$24.95This large format book has 60 building plans for barns, sheds, pens, coops, feeders, stanchions, and more. Starts with planning for structure, design, and function. Learn More
