John Seymour

Rediscovering natural ways of making tools, shoes, furniture, and a variety of other items using methods that follow the grain of wood or the idiosyncrasies of a piece of stone. Seymour respects what he calls "the discipline of natural materials," and he longs for a world free of "mass produced rubbish." Chapters cover an astonishing range: from clog making to spinning to canning.

This enduring classic is still the key reference to living off the land. Packed with practical information, tried-and-tested tips, and invaluable nuggets of advice, Seymour's visionary handbook explains how to reap the harvest, respect the land, stay healthy, and waste nothing.

Explains how to cultivate and preserve all types of fruits, herbs, and vegetables, and includes instructions on keeping poultry, rabbits, and bees.