- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Faber and Faber (18 Oct 1976)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0571110959
- ISBN-13: 978-0571110957
- Product Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 75,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A colour illustrated paperback edition of a practical handbook on self sufficiency which draws on the author's personal experiences of husbandry and rural life. First published in 1976.
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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
John Seymour has made self-sufficiency feasible. This book gives you al the information you need and more! From planning your 1 or 5 acre plot to crop rotation, from making beer, bread and rollmops to building a furnace! Essential accessory to self-sufficiency, whether you need to remove a tree stump, butcher livestock, harness a ploughhorse, plan your dairy, brew beer, dress stone or even distilling! The drawings are stunning, exquisitely drawn and incredibly clear. It is also a sobering caveat for those planning to dream the dream... Read John Seymour and at least you'll KNOW what you're letting yourselves in for! :¬))
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have long considered myself very capable of self-sufficiency and survival - until I read this incredible book. Mr. Seymour's book shared hands-on information that would otherwise take years of trial and error or a fantastic personal relationship with a local farmer to acquire. His precise descriptions of necessary homesteading tasks are nearly extinct from today's society. His legacy is that he has preserved information that can help mankind endure nearly any crisis, no matter where in the world they are. This book can enable the common 9 - 5 working stiff to become truly independent and self-reliant. Now, anyone with will can make a conscious decision to be as completely independent as they choose to be.
Until I read this book I had vowed to never have a cow or a pig on my holding, due to their being prone to disease as well as their smell and damage to the land. His first-hand knowledge has completely changed my mind. After reading this book, I will never again consider having a homestead without both. His calculations on labor from animals vs. machines and formulas for feed required for stock are extremely useful. Regardless of whether one desires to be 100% self-sufficient with 5 acres, make a good living with 50 acres, or set up a small 1 acre homestead and live extremely healthily and simply - this book is a must read. By far the most comprehensive and useful book on self-sufficiency I have ever come across. It is the how-to book for all ages. It's ability to honestly reveal a completely exhausting 365 day a year work schedule may also weed out many dreamers who will be left fatigued by the end of the book. I can't wait to get started.
Until I read this book I had vowed to never have a cow or a pig on my holding, due to their being prone to disease as well as their smell and damage to the land. His first-hand knowledge has completely changed my mind. After reading this book, I will never again consider having a homestead without both. His calculations on labor from animals vs. machines and formulas for feed required for stock are extremely useful. Regardless of whether one desires to be 100% self-sufficient with 5 acres, make a good living with 50 acres, or set up a small 1 acre homestead and live extremely healthily and simply - this book is a must read. By far the most comprehensive and useful book on self-sufficiency I have ever come across. It is the how-to book for all ages. It's ability to honestly reveal a completely exhausting 365 day a year work schedule may also weed out many dreamers who will be left fatigued by the end of the book. I can't wait to get started.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a very handy tool indeed - The great John (as Daniel Butler calls him) really is a fountain of wisdom. No beating round the bush, he tells it exactly like it is. Some things, you may never wish to do (I can't see me making my own bricks for instance) but some things you will refer to time and time again. A definite must have.
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Just love it
First of all - don't expect to become self sufficient with this book. This is an introduction, a glossary, a brief journey in the world of self sufficiency that is - as you can... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sibsssidor
A classic, full of wisdom
This book is definitely a classic, and Seymour shares his no-nonsense wisdom and experience on how to live off the land realistically and without fancies. Read more
Published 5 months ago by DaveB
For everyone with land or a windowbox
I have found this book so informative and its for everyone who wants to try and do some things themselves whether they live on acres of land or a high rise flat, you can find help... Read more
Published 7 months ago by preparethome
Brilliant start into self sufficiency
Good starter book for those with an interest in self sufficiency.
Covers nearly all subjects with an excellent writing style. Read more
Covers nearly all subjects with an excellent writing style. Read more
Published 13 months ago by TR Robinson
Very Useful!
Like some of the other reviewers I found this book so full of practical information that it made me want to go out and do it - which is what I am in fact starting to do. Read more
Published on 3 July 2002
An excellent book
I have read this book with great enthusiasm, the writing style is informal and packed with beautiful details, it is a must for those that really want to have a go or for those that... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2002
invaluable for the beginner in self sufficiency
all you need to know about running a one acre or five acre small-holding organically and self sufficiently.
Published on 9 Nov 2001 by Mr. Dennis Moody
The definitive guide to self sufficiency
It is a life changing experience to read and properly digest the ideas and practices described in this superb book . Read more
Published on 3 July 2001
informative,helpful in a language everyone can understand
a book that gives an insight into what many people have seemed to forgotten.there is a real reward in being semi self sustainable. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2000
The best of them all, pure and simple.
If you're into gardening and self-sufficiency, John Seymour's book is a must. And if you are not, and get to read this book, your life will never be the same again ! Read more
Published on 24 July 2000
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