For more than thirty years, Foxfire books have brought the philosophy of Simple Living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative-self-sufficiency, the art of natural remedies, home crafts, and preserving the stories and customs of Appalachia.
Illustrated with photographs and drawings, Foxfire 12 is a rich trove of information and stories from a fascinating American culture..
We meet a rich assortment of Appalachian characters and listen to veterans recount their war experiences.
We hear the voices of descendants of the Cherokees who lived in the region, and we learn about what summer camp was like for generations of youngsters.
Here are lessons on how to make rose beads and wooden coffins, and on how to find turtles in your local pond.
In this twelfth volume of the series, you\'ll find reminiscences about learning to square dance and tales about traditional craftsmen who created useful items in the old-time ways that have since disappeared in most of the country.
Inspiring and practical, this Classic Series has become an American institution.
For more than thirty years, Foxfire books have brought the philosophy of Simple Living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative-self-sufficiency, the art of natural remedies, home crafts, and preserving the stories and customs of Appalachia
