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Foxfire BooksFoxfire books are handy tools for anyone interested in homesteading, and their history is a great example of what one man can accomplish when he breaks away from the traditional way of doing things.Inauspicious StartIn the mid-sixties Eliot Wigginton graduated with a Master's degree in Teaching and took a job teaching in a small rural school in the Appalachian mountains. Unfortunately, his students, bored by the traditional texts he was using, began to rebel. Desperate for a new way to get his students interested in learning, Wigginton suggested they started a magazine. This magazine would form the basis for later Foxfire Books.The school had no money to print the magazine, so the students went out and collected donations. A lack of funds also forced them to focus on folklore, a more sellable topic than poetry - something they initially toyed with. 
For the title, the students chose Foxfire, a small, glow-in-the-dark organism that was often found in the shaded coves of the Appalachian mountains.
And as for the contents of the magazine and later books, the students went home and talked to their parents and grandparents to learn about the old ways, old home remedies, superstitions and old stories. A Gradual SuccessThe students initially collected enough funds to print up 600 copies of the first magazine. They quickly sold those 600 copies and then printed 600 more.They continued printing new editions of the magazine, although they nearly went bankrupt a couple of times, but many saw the value of Foxfire for preserving posterity if nothing else. "Daily our grandparents are moving out of our lives, taking with them, irreparably, the kind of information contained in this book," Wigginton wrote in book one of the Foxfire Books. "They are taking it, not because they want to, but because they think we don't care." The Value of These Books Today You can purchase the entire set of foxfire books by clicking here. 
Topics covered in the first of the Foxfire Books include how to build a log cabin, how to make a rope bed, and dressing and cooking wild animals like groundhogs, possums and squirrels.
You can also learn about home remedies and how to cook in a fireplace.
Want to learn about preserving vegetables? It's in there along with mountain recipes and even tips on the fine art of moon shining. These are rich books that those with a homesteading heart will love. But more important, they preserve our roots, culture and heritage. More Helpful Information on HomesteadingDo you feel alone in your zest for homesteading? Find others who share your passion for self reliance. Learn how.Can you work on your homestead full time, and still earn a living? It may take a little creativity, but it can be done. Here's how. Is it still possible to earn your land just by living on it? It is if you're willing to living in a more remote area. Learn more here. Have you ever been curious as to what the term homesteading means? Learn what homesteading means today.  Learn lifesaving tips to survive a global crisis. Click here to view more details Worried about a financial meltdown? You're not alone, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Click here to learn more. Learn how past generations have been successfully pursuing self sufficiency, and what you can learn from them by reading these books. Read one man's story of what he learned from his grandfather about harvesting wild plants by clicking here Growing your own food is a crucial part of self reliance. But how do you keep it fresh? There is a way if you build a cellar to store your food. Learn how. By building your own hown in the country, you save tons of money, and there are a variety of ways you can build your home. Learn more. Ready to learn how to be more self sufficient? Learn fourteen ways to live off the land by clicking here.  Learn crucial tips to survive any emergency with this helpful resource. Learn why so many people, including me, are turning to homesteading by clicking here. Think you need a large plot of land to pursue the homesteading life? Think again! Learn why you should start homesteading now by clicking here. The self reliant life is great for the individual, but is it good for the nation as well? And what happens when self reliance is destroyed? Learn more by clicking here. Feel guilty because you can't do it all? Homesteading is a life skill that has to be done in degrees to prevent burnout. Learn more. A great, low-cost alternative to traditional building methods is cordwood construction, using split wood and mortar to build your home. Learn more. Agritourism is a fast-growing industry that allows you to earn money off your land while pursuing the self-reliant lifestyle. Want to find out if it's right for you? click here. |
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