Foxfire living history.

[mechanic]

Spent the day yesterday at the "Foxfire Living History" day.  Various people who have maintained the skills of the pioneers in everything from weapon making to building cabins to use of native plants, etc.  While there I bought the entire set of Foxfire books, IMO some of the best around on the subjects.
 
I had collected a few older issues, but some are hard to find, so I was glad to know they are still very much in print and available.
 
Check out the Foxfire website, and visit if you can.  They have a living history demonstration twice a year, spring and fall where all the artisans are there to explain their crafts.  Other weekends, its hit and miss as to who will be there.
 
Ben

[chefjeff]

Great books,some of my kin were interviewed,but not featured.Skills are lost in 2-3 generations if not taught.
 

[Lost Farmboy]

http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/foxfire-books-free-downloads/

[mechanic]

Thanks for the link, Farmboy, but I bought all 12 volumes.  I want something to pass along, and I feel the money will help continue a very worthwhile project.
 
Our ancestors survived and thrived in conditions that would kill most today.....knowledge is not all academic.  My grandpa never learned to read and write, but he could do some amazing things, and was skilled in areas most people never thought of.
 
Ben

[Lost Farmboy]

  A good investment for sure. I am glad they are still in print. I have not seen one for over 30 years. It is nice to try before you buy. Maybe some will browse the free downloads and decide to buy the set.

[powderman]

I love the foxfire books. Every generation that dies off we lose valuable knowledge that is gone forever. POWDERMAN.