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Back to Basics : How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills by Reader's Digest Editors (1981, Hardcover)

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PublisherReader's Digest Association, Incorporated, T.H.E.
ISBN-100895770865
ISBN-139780895770868
eBay Product ID (ePID)1207974

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Book TitleBack to Basics : How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills
Number of Pages456 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1981
TopicPopular Culture
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science
AuthorReader's Digest Editors
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight43.6 Oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width10.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN80-050373
Dewey Decimal640.973
SynopsisWith so many urban and suburban dwellers moving toward simplifying their lives, Reader's Digest has updated its popular Back to Basics series to provide the ultimate how-to book. It's packed with hundreds of projects and illustrated step-by-step sequences to help you learn to live more self-sufficiently, with sections on shelter, alternative energy sources, growing and preserving food, home crafts, and even recreation. Includes over 2,000 photos, diagrams and drawings.
LC Classification NumberTX158.B29

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  • by fourboys1woman
    Feb 13, 2023

    Great Book

    My mom had this book when I was growing up. I found it to be a good book then, so I looked for it and found it and ordered if. It has a lot of ways to do things that our grandparents used to do. When you want to learn how to make candles or dehydrate food, this book will show you. Shipped very quickly

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by airstreamag
    Jan 29, 2021

    Awesome Book

    Great book full of excellent information. Lots of detail and beautiful illustrations. Product shipped exactly as described. Was in excellent condition for a 40 year old book. Still has the reader’s digest mail-in ads in it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by patsy4941
    Feb 26, 2022

    Best resource for beginning or experienced people that are interested in being self reliant!

    This book is a family favorite. I have purchased at least three of them for my sons and now my nephew. It is perfect for anyone that wants to learn basic skills that have been lost because of the ease of modern day life. You never know when you are going to need them! My sons prefer this edition to the revised edition. It should be reprinted!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by gmod
    Aug 04, 2020

    Back to Basics

    I gave my book to a friend so I had to make sure I got myself another one. A great book to have in your library. Essential skills for living like people did back 100 yrs ago when there wasn't any electricity or big chain grocery stores. I took a picture of the table of contents so you can get an idea of what this book contains.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by ra.cheri
    Jul 01, 2023

    Very happy with purchase.

    Remembered having this book when I was younger and finding the instuctions and projects very well illistrated and easy to follow. A good referance. So glad to have been able to add it to my library again. Used but in nice condition. Very happy.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by 9xJMGUzuSiC@Deleted
    May 04, 2017

    Back to Basics is an excellent read.

    This book is an excellent resource for anyone with an interest in learning the skills of our ancestors. The illustrations are clear and the writing is concise and interesting. Worth the money and a great addition to any library.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by dianhaye_6
    Jul 19, 2018

    very basic, simple and informative

    excellent book, much can be learned from the past. great for the new gardener and a refresher for others. a must have for any library.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by mrdunwoody
    Aug 14, 2017

    Remarkable reference resource

    This is one of those books you just must have on hand.! It is chocked full of reliable information. It is a mini library for the days when the Internet is not available anymore.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by CpycYoeDROa@Deleted
    Oct 13, 2017

    back to basics

    A good book for persons without a rural background. This book published in 1981 but content is still relevant with all the natural and man made disasters occurring currently.. Not a scientific document but does provide some rudimentary survival information.survival information

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by chayqueen
    Mar 31, 2025

    Informative Read

    Book has great information and in great condition.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

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