The Foxfire book
The Foxfire book is a appalachia, folk crafts book by Eliot Wigginton.
About this book
This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fencemaking, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions like snake lore and faith healing. 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.
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What genre is The Foxfire book?+
The Foxfire book is a Appalachia, Folk Crafts, Customs and Traditions, Rural Life, Hog Dressing book.
What is The Foxfire book about?+
This classic debut volume of the acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fencemaking, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions like snake lore and f...
Who wrote The Foxfire book?+
The Foxfire book was written by Eliot Wigginton.