Simply written, abundantly illustrated text provides handy tips for building everything from a cheese press, hog house, and even a bicycle-powered washing machine to advice on the proper way to split wood, sharpen scissors, and paper a room. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
Five Acres and Independence by Maurice G. Kains Great back-to-the-land classic explains basics of self-sufficient farming. The one book to get. 95 illustrations.
ABC of Poultry Raising by J. H. Florea Second, thoroughly revised (1977) edition of probably finest guide available for successfully raising small flock of chickens. 53 illustrations.
Raising Small Livestock: A Practical Handbook by Jerome D. Belanger For rural property owners considering raising small animals, this clearly written guide provides guidance and information on caring for animals, available breeds, disease control, and mixing feed. 27 halftones; 23 line illustrations.
The Tools that Built America by Alex W. Bealer Fascinating story of early American woodworking enthusiastically describes and clearly illustrates a wide array of axes, saws, planes, hammers, and other implements used by frontiersmen. Over 200 drawings and photographs.
