How to Do Things: A Timeless Guide to a Simpler Life (Gardening Books, How-To Books, Homesteading Books)

For anyone who wants to learn how to catch a runaway pig, mend a fence post, milk a cow, or throw an unforgettable barn party, this engaging volume delivers timeless advice on accomplishing tasks big and small around the house, garden, and farm. Featuring original text and illustrations from the 1919 first edition, this 100th-anniversary volume presents a new generation of readers with expert guidance on every facet of homesteading in a very handsomely crafted package. With projects that range from practical (ridding a yard of poison ivy) to downright bemusing (organizing a potato peeling contest), this delightful book is equal parts useful and entertaining. An ode to self-reliance brimming with wit, wisdom, and nostalgia, this is a must-have for anyone who enjoys doing things with their own two hands.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 04/02/2019
ISBN: 9781452171678
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.31h x 6.25w x 1.06d