ToddDubya
NES Member
I was watching a Wrangerstar video the other day and he referenced an old Reader's Digest book called "Back to Basics". It shows you how to do just about anything you can think of as far as traditional American skills. He's looking at well drilling, but if you wanted to know about building a house, which trees produce the most heat, how to dye wool, how to make a bellows, how much wheat to grow for your size family, etc this book has it. I ordered it off ebay for $9 shipped and have been reading it this windy weekend. It's obviously not a step-by-step detailed description of everything, but there's certainly enough to do the job or at least get you started. Lots of forgotten skills in there.
I just wanted to share the video and book. If anything it would make a good coffee table book or a fun read to keep at your camp.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8r5tQoQ5T4
I just wanted to share the video and book. If anything it would make a good coffee table book or a fun read to keep at your camp.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8r5tQoQ5T4