The New American Homestead

Author : John H. Tullock
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-06
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781118183229

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The New American Homestead by John H. Tullock Pdf

Learn how to live sustainably in the city, the suburbs, or the country Many people are cutting back on consumerism and trying to simplify their lives, realizing that the "new way" isn't necessarily the best way. The sustainable living movement goes beyond a desire to protect the environment and practice green living; it's about rediscovering simple survival skills that, in an earlier time, were known and practiced by almost everyone. The New American Homestead gives you a wealth of information about homesteading—a lifestyle of simple, agrarian self-sufficiency—from raising chickens, bees, and other animals to gardening in earth-friendly ways to canning, preserving, home brewing, and cheese making. The book does not assume that you have a sizable parcel of land in the country; author John Tullock's techniques can be put to use in virtually any space, even a small urban plot. The book appeals to anyone who has a yard, courtyard, deck, or porch with room for gardening; wants to spend less money maintaining a household; and desires to reduce his or her carbon footprint through sustainable living The author emphasizes cultivating foods of all kinds in spaces of one-third of an acre or less, with consideration given to costs, family needs, available space, and the pleasures of the table Includes advice for achieving sustainability in other aspects of urban/suburban life Whether you're dwelling in the country, suburbs, or the city, The New American Homestead shows you how to live a more sustainable life.

Author : Richard Edwards,Jacob K. Friefeld,Rebecca S. Wingo
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781496202291

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Homesteading the Plains by Richard Edwards,Jacob K. Friefeld,Rebecca S. Wingo Pdf

"Homesteading the Plains offers a bold new look at the history of homesteading, overturning what for decades has been the orthodox scholarly view. The authors begin by noting the striking disparity between the public's perception of homesteading as a cherished part of our national narrative and most scholars' harshly negative and dismissive treatment. Homesteading the Plains reexamines old data and draws from newly available digitized records to reassess the current interpretation's four principal tenets: homesteading was a minor factor in farm formation, with most Western farmers purchasing their land; most homesteaders failed to prove up their claims; the homesteading process was rife with corruption and fraud; and homesteading caused Indian land dispossession. Using data instead of anecdotes and focusing mainly on the nineteenth century, Homesteading the Plainsdemonstrates that the first three tenets are wrong and the fourth only partially true. In short, the public's perception of homesteading is perhaps more accurate than the one scholars have constructed. Homesteading the Plainsprovides the basis for an understanding of homesteading that is startlingly different from current scholarly orthodoxy. "--

Author : Ellen Murphy
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617450501

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American Homestead Christmas by Ellen Murphy Pdf

Simple to stitch, perfect for gifts: Make your Christmas crafty with handmade ornaments, stockings, tree skirts, and more! American Homestead is back again—this time with charming small projects you can sew anytime, anywhere. Ellen Murphy shares twenty-one embroidered felt and quilted designs for the holidays in her signature folk-art style. These classic patterns can also be stitched up in alternate colors to be suitable all year round. Festive projects, from all-new felt ornaments to cheerful stockings, make beautiful tree trimmings and treasured gifts for family and friends.

Author : Ellen Murphy
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607058083

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American Homestead Quilts by Ellen Murphy Pdf

Pair timeless quilt designs and classic American homes with this book featuring “lyrical commentary [and] clear how-tos” (Publishers Weekly). Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses. From colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor. This book includes patterns and complete instructions for nine traditional pieced quilts in a variety of sizes and color palettes, plus inspirational photos featuring iconic American homes. Classic-styled quilts are perfect for building your sewing skills: Begin with simple squares and work your way up to more challenging diamond patterns.

Author : , A Wranglerstar Production
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781614584650

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Modern Homesteading by , A Wranglerstar Production Pdf

God, self-reliance, simplicity, & service: The homesteading secrets to success! With this in mind, Cody and the Wranglerstar family decided to leave a comfortable city life several years ago and start their adventure in the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Now popular pioneers among a growing movement of people seeking independence from debt, freedom to raise their family with values and faith, and the peace of a simpler, more meaningful approach to life, they detail their journey on the Wranglerstar YouTube channel to hundreds of thousands each week. Discover their personal story, what worked, what didn’t, and what you can learn from their mistakes Explore detailed “How to” sections throughout the book, providing hands-on knowledge and practical tips for just about anyone Master techniques you can use to help you in your home, garden, and life with these full-color drawings, photos, and illustrations! With this window into the modern homesteading movement, you will find innovative strategies and forgotten wisdom reclaimed from the past that can be made your own. Have you dreamed of stepping off the treadmill of life? Do you feel in your heart there is something more than the usual daily grind? Join the Wranglerstar family as they blaze a trail for all those who dream of becoming truly independent by living an amazing and more fulfilling American dream. In the blueprint of their story, you can see the decisions and paths that are at the heart of this life and faith transforming way of life!

Author : George Frangoulis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1312610484

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AMERICAN HOMESTEAD by George Frangoulis Pdf

AMERICAN HOMESTEAD: Many Americans yearn to live a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle. For most folks, this means moving to the country and growing a large garden and, perhaps, raising animals for food. On the other hand, some believe that urban homesteading offers many benefits. The photos in this book portray the various experiences of country and city homesteading, both today and yesterday. You are invited to look into the good life that many self-sufficient homesteaders have chosen to live. Enjoy all the wonderful and inspiring photos you'll discover in this book, American Homestead.

Author : Elaine Landau
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0516258702

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The Homestead Act by Elaine Landau Pdf

Discusses the history of the Homestead Act, what states were involved, how people lived and crossed the land to open the Western United States.

Author : Ben Falk
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603584449

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The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben Falk Pdf

A manual for developing durable, beautiful, and highly functional human habitat systems fit to handle an age of rapid transition, written by a land designer and site developer whose permaculture-research farm has drawn national attention.

Author : Michael Moynihan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018339825

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The Coming American Renaissance by Michael Moynihan Pdf

In this work that will be widely debated, U.S. Commerce Department authority Moynihan challenges the gloom-and-doom forecasters and shows why America will prevail in the 21st century--with practical advice for every consumer, from job hunters to home seekers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1602 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : American newspapers
ISBN : WISC:89064891187

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American Newspaper Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Spike Carlsen
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781603428460

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The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects by Spike Carlsen Pdf

Gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects. From plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins, most of the projects are suitable for complete novices, and all use just basic tools and easy-to-find materials. You’ll find techniques to build whatever your outdoor world is missing, with additional tips to live sustainably, happily, and independently. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.

Author : Philip Ackerman-Leist
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781603582797

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Up Tunket Road by Philip Ackerman-Leist Pdf

Ever since Thoreau's Walden, the image of the American homesteader has been of someone getting away from civilization, of forging an independent life in the country. Yet if this were ever true, what is the nature and reality of homesteading in the media-saturated, hyper-connected 21st century? For seven years Philip Ackerman-Leist and his wife, Erin, lived without electricity or running water in an old cabin in the beautiful but remote hills of western New England. Slowly forging their own farm and homestead, they took inspiration from their experiences among the mountain farmers of the Tirolean Alps and were guided by their Vermont neighbors, who taught them about what it truly means to live sustainably in the postmodern homestead--not only to survive, but to thrive in a fragmented landscape and a fractured economy. Up Tunket Road is the inspiring true story of a young couple who embraced the joys of simple living while also acknowledging its frustrations and complexities. Ackerman-Leist writes with humor about the inevitable foibles of setting up life off the grid--from hauling frozen laundry uphill to getting locked in the henhouse by their ox. But he also weaves an instructive narrative that contemplates the future of simple living. His is not a how-to guide, but something much richer and more important--a tale of discovery that will resonate with readers who yearn for a better, more meaningful life, whether they live in the city, country, or somewhere in between.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031847700

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Homestead National Monument of America, General Management Plan by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rebecca Kneale Gould
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520241428

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At Home in Nature by Rebecca Kneale Gould Pdf

"Gould's attention to the ironies and ambivalences that abound in the practice of homesteading provides fresh and insightful perspective."—Beth Blissman, Oberlin College "This luminously written ethnography of the worlds that homesteaders make significantly broadens our understanding of modern American religion. In richly textured descriptions of the everyday lives and work of the homesteaders with whom she lived, Gould helps us understand how the tasks of clearing land, making bread, and building a garden wall were ways of taking on the most urgent issues of meaning and ethics."—Robert A. Orsi, Harvard University "This is a fascinating, authoritative, and accessible look at one of America's most important subcultures. If you ever get around to building that cabin in the woods, or especially if you don't, you'll want this volume on the bookshelf."—Bill McKibben, author of Wandering Home: A Long Walk Across America's Most Hopeful Landscape "Rebecca Gould's compelling book on American homesteading brings the study of the religion-nature connection in the U.S. to a new place."—Catherine L. Albanese, author of Nature Religion in America: From the Algonkian Indians to the New Age "Gould provides brand new data and sheds new interpretive light on familiar figures and movements. At Home in Nature is a model of how to seamlessly blend ethnography and history."—Bron Taylor, University of Florida, editor of the Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PURD:32754082449780

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Ninth Annual Report of the Commissioner of Labor 1893 by Anonim Pdf