The Foxfire Book by Foxfire Fund, Inc. - ISBN: 9780385073530
Paperback
Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.

The Foxfire Book

Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining

$47.63

  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    31 March 1999

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Summary

First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book 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.This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385073530
ISBN-10:0385073534
Author:Foxfire Fund, Inc., Eliot Wigginton
Publisher:Alfred A. Knopf
Imprint:Alfred A. Knopf
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:31 March 1999
Weight:459g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 27mm
Series:Foxfire Series
About The Author

Foxfire Fund, Inc.

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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