Bug Out Book - For your BOL or reference for TEOTWAWKI

[Dorky_D]

My parents had this book, and they just gave it to me. I am glad to have it. There is a lot of info in here. I started to print a bunch of articles from the net, but this takes care of a whole bunch of them. This is an older edition of the book. That means there are newer editions of course. This one is a little cheaper.

Couple of highlights
structure construction (log adobe
firplace construction
basic wood working
livestock raising butchering skinning etc.
gardening
soap making

I cannot possibly remember all of the items in the book, so it is good to have a reference. It is good to have a reference of how to do stuff our forefathers did without Walmarts and electricity.

Amazon.com: Back to Basics (9780895770868): Editors of Reader's Digest: Books

 

[Icarry2]

Nice find, thanks for sharing. I looked at Amazon and can not believe someone wants $200 for this book, the used prices are more reasonable.. Might have to pick up a copy for the library..

Thanks!

TJ

 

[Dorky_D]

Saw them on ebay for much cheaper than on Amazon.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Carla Emery's " The Encyclopedia of Country Living " is a much better , more thorough reference. It has tried and true information that's been tested. That being said I own both books.

 

[tooleman]

If I could only have one book......it would have to be this. The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It by John Seymour best book going imo this book has everything you would need to live from gardening, to making bricks, to livestock.

 

[loki.fish]

Just an FYI, I found that book used, listed in good condition, for less than $10 on half.ebay.com

abesbooks.com has them for under $10 as well.

I've bought stuff from both and recommend both, I rarely find a book cheaper anywhere else.

 

[Balinor]

Thank you will buy on pay day !!

 

[DanO]

I have had this book for 20 years. Seen the newer ones. It's really an overview with great ideas but not exactly a How-To book.