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Make the break, realise the dream and start living "The Good Life!" with John Seymour
The new edition of this enduring classic from the founding father of modern self-sufficiency, John Seymour, is still the key reference to living off the land.
Covering all the practicals from ploughing fields to milking cows as well as information on how to create an urban organic garden and harness natural energy, this is perfect for anyone aspiring to the self-sufficient lifestyle.
Packed with Seymour's tried-and-tested tips and invaluable nuggets of advice, discover how to reap the harvest, respect the land, stay healthy and waste nothing.
About the Author
John Seymour, the acknowledged founding father of the self-sufficiency movement, was an active campaigner for the countryside and the environment. Students come from around the world to learn about his lifestyle & philosophies at the centre he established in southern Ireland. He died in 2004.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The most wonderful book, which tells you just enough about everything you might need to know.
John Seymour looks at how to be self-sufficient with whatever you have - from a window-box, to 1 acre, to 5 or 10 acres, to 100+ acres. When you are making do with a window-box, this book also provides excellent and realistic day-dreaming opportunities about upgrading to a real smallholding!
He obviously knows what he is talking about - there is no wasted space, or idle talk. Every sentence not only useful but interesting. Even the most experienced farmer could learn something new here, as the book covers a vast range of skills for life, from preparing land and growing food to butchering animals and storing food. The book is well laid-out, with line-drawn colour illustrations which are very helpful.
Now in a very shiny new edition, which is much like the last in most ways, this fantastically loveable book will tell you all you need to know about anything from ploughing fields to milking cows - to how to create an urban organic garden. The best bit of it is John Seymour's very knowledgeable but always readable, engaging writing style.
This book is very matter of fact and doesn't preach the virtues of the good life, but you will find yourself wanting it. It's like a detailed instruction book for something that you very much want to buy.
John Seymour looks at how to be self-sufficient with whatever you have - from a window-box, to 1 acre, to 5 or 10 acres, to 100+ acres. When you are making do with a window-box, this book also provides excellent and realistic day-dreaming opportunities about upgrading to a real smallholding!
He obviously knows what he is talking about - there is no wasted space, or idle talk. Every sentence not only useful but interesting. Even the most experienced farmer could learn something new here, as the book covers a vast range of skills for life, from preparing land and growing food to butchering animals and storing food. The book is well laid-out, with line-drawn colour illustrations which are very helpful.
Now in a very shiny new edition, which is much like the last in most ways, this fantastically loveable book will tell you all you need to know about anything from ploughing fields to milking cows - to how to create an urban organic garden. The best bit of it is John Seymour's very knowledgeable but always readable, engaging writing style.
This book is very matter of fact and doesn't preach the virtues of the good life, but you will find yourself wanting it. It's like a detailed instruction book for something that you very much want to buy.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book, it shows how to grow pretty much everything from scratch and how to get the most out of your plot no matter what its size. Definitely recommend.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is fantastic. I took a copy out from my local libary, read it from cover to cover then promptly put it on my wishlist for christmas. It's not going to make you an instant expert in all things self sufficient but it will certain inspire you to give it a go and find out more about different espects. Some of the reviews on this page I think seem to expect it to be the one book to rule them all! This is virtually impossible but it does give it a good go. Get it if you want to know how to do the basic techniques required to be self sufficient. The only issue is that it will result in you spending large amounts of money on other books that it has inspired you to find more on the many topics covered.
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Published 8 days ago by Steve Ark
Fan-fricken-tastic! a Library of valuable Information
I think this is an essential piece in anyones collection. It not only informs but inspires, showing you what's possible and attainable with whatever you have to work with. Read more
Published 6 months ago by greenecobear
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I bought this book when it was originally printed in about the 70's and although as expected the content is the same as the original, this updated version includes many things that... Read more
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An excellent overview
A great and beautiful book it has educated and inspired us to look further into some of the areas covered, although it does provide a lot of detail about many things, like... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jane Durrant
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Published 13 months ago by M. Bulic
Birthday Present
Very happy with how quick the delivery was, i have brought it for a birthday present and i know that the birthday boy will be very happy with it. Thank you!
Published 14 months ago by pinky
This book sucks
I bought this book about 4 years ago.
I read it cover to cover and realised the author didn't have a clue about anything. Read more
I read it cover to cover and realised the author didn't have a clue about anything. Read more
Published 17 months ago by RealBushMan
NOWHERE Near as good as the older one
I sent this book back, and ordered the older published book of this. The older one has genuine back to basic info that this one does not have. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Maria319
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Published 20 months ago by Kirsty Gu
The sub title sums it up perfectly
I moved to the country and have 6 acres. This book is a fantastic reference in everything I do as well as a great read for dreamers of a simple lifestyle. Read more
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