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The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency [Hardcover]

John Seymour (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 1 Sep 2009

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.

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  • Hardcover: 408 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Sep 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405345101
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405345101
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 3.2 x 28.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this 16 Oct 2011
By Bunty
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 were not around in the 70's!! Great book, great read, great price!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiration 18 Jan 2011
By Mr. B. S. Powell
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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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The new 'How-to' for Dreamers 19 Dec 2009
By Gabrielle O
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Wild living
Amazing book. Spent two years living in Eire where I was able to put into practice many of the well described issues. Would highly recommend this book
Published 2 months ago by Joyce Ridsdel
5.0 out of 5 stars ian rohan
Even though this book has its beginning in the 1970`s , it is as relevant now as it was quite groundbreaking then.
Published 3 months ago by frances mcdonnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Brilliant book, very descriptive, interesting and insightful. Lovely to read. Good for people with a smallholding already or people aspiring to have one.
Published 3 months ago by Shannon Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars Half an acre of goodness
My dad had a copy of this when it first came out, he'd either met, or went to a talk where Seymour had talked about self sufficiency long before this came out in 1976, and dad... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dominic
4.0 out of 5 stars The Self-sufficency Bible for Beginners
Beautifully illustrated volume, packed with everything you need to know about a self-sufficent plot of land. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cara
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
We had the original version However we lent it to someone and lost it so we are delighted to have the updated version now
Published 5 months ago by Mrs F Hibberd
4.0 out of 5 stars does exactly what it says!
great book if you want to compeletely abandon your job etc! A bit dreamy in places but some worthwhile info on crop rotation for your veg etc. Read more
Published 7 months ago by d
4.0 out of 5 stars Nature & Biologie
What mother nature do for us. How to learn from nature.
This book is much helpful for anyone living in the country side. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Steve Ark
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 23 months ago by Jane Durrant
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
I have an older version of this book and since it fulfilled all my expectations I bought it as a present for my
friends who wanted to find new ways in growing their own... Read more
Published on 14 April 2011 by M. Bulic
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