Foxfire 2
Ghost Stores, Spring Wild Plant Foods, Spinning and Weaving, Midwifing, Burial Customs, Corn Shuckin's, Wagon Making
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · Print & ebook · May 22, 1973
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.
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- Who it’s for
- Practical know-how and Appalachian customs meet in a collection that moves from weaving to ghost stories.
- Themes
- Appalachian folk traditions, Traditional crafts and skills, Ghost stories
- Genres
- Folkcrafts, Southern U.S. History, Customs & Traditions
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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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This second Foxfire volume includes topics such as ghost stories, spinning and weaving, wagon making, midwifing, corn shuckin', and more.
Traditions in Practice
Practical know-how and Appalachian customs meet in a collection that moves from weaving to ghost stories.
Come here for
- Clear instruction in spinning, wagon making, and other traditional skills
- A look at customs from midwifing to burial traditions
Expect
- A practical, straightforward mix of how-to and cultural knowledge
- Topics ranging from hands-on crafts to stories and seasonal work
Where it sits
| Folkcrafts | 56% |
|---|---|
| Customs & Traditions | 41% |
| Southern U.S. History | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Folkcrafts
- Customs & Traditions
- Rural Life
- Authors
- Eliot Wigginton
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Published
- May 22, 1973
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Appalachian folk traditions · Traditional crafts and skills · Ghost stories
- Reading lane
- Folkcrafts