1974 COUNTRY WISDOM ALMANAC Jerry Mack Johnson - 1st Ed Anchor Press Softcover
$ 5.28
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1974 COUNTRY WISDOM ALMANAC Jerry Mack Johnson - 1st Ed Anchor Press Softcover. This is the original 1974 Anchor Press edition of Jerry Mack Johnson's "Country Wisdom.". Weather & Moon Lore : Predicting storms by cloud shapes and moon phases, plus bird migration signs. This is the original 1974 Anchor Press edition of Jerry Mack Johnson's "Country Wisdom." A wonderful collection of American folklore, homesteading skills, and traditional lore. This copy is in remarkable shape for its age—stored carefully with crisp pages and a tight binding. Perfect for a vintage book collector or homesteading enthusiast. This book contains-Weather & Moon Lore: Predicting storms by cloud shapes and moon phases, plus bird migration signs. Traditional Kitchen: Recipes for homemade bread, granola, beer, wine, and methods for smoking meat or canning vegetables. Home Remedies: Herbal cures for common ailments like arthritis and traditional natural tonics. Rural Crafts: Soap making, candle dipping, papermaking, and braiding rugs. Survival & Farm Skills: "Water witching" with a divining rod, tanning animal hides, and adobe brickmaking. Folk Games: Instructions for old-time games like "Mumblety-Peg" and building handmade children's toys.
