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The complete back-to-basics guide
2003Steady paceWarm
What it is about
John Seymour, a British writer and farmer, gives a thorough guide to self-sufficiency. He explains growing food, raising animals and making household goods. The book is a classic of the self-sufficiency movement.
Who will enjoy it
Readers drawn to self-reliance.
What you will get
Originally published in 1976 as The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency.
The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Self-sufficiency · Farming · Classic
Length
312 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
John Seymour.
Setting
A small farm in Britain.
What makes it different
A classic of back-to-the-land living.
Feel
Clear and practical.
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