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New Complete Book Of Self Sufficiency Hardcover – January 3, 2019

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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,711 ratings
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Embrace off-grid green living with the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life, now with a brand new foreword from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching, and eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency offers step-by-step instructions on everything from chopping trees to harnessing solar power; from growing fruit and vegetables, and preserving and pickling your harvest, to baking bread, brewing beer, and making cheese. Seymour shows you how to live off the land, running your own smallholding or homestead, keeping chickens, and raising (and butchering) livestock.

In a world of mass production, intensive farming, and food miles, Seymour's words offer an alternative: a celebration of the joy of investing time, labour, and love into the things we need. While we aren't all be able to move to the countryside, we can appreciate the need to eat food that has been grown ethically or create things we can cherish, using skills that have been handed down through generations. With refreshed, retro-style illustrations and a brand-new foreword by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this new edition of Seymour's classic title is a balm for anyone who has ever sought solace away from the madness of modern life.
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The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers
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What's It About? A month-to-month planner for cultivation, so you always know what and how to grow produce, no matter the season. Plant and care for fruits and vegetables with this brimming reference book, that hasn't forgotten anything you need for your garden. Cure common ailments safely at home. The improved Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine combines the latest scientific research and traditional knowledge to show how to grow, harvest and process ingredients and create natural remedies. Appreciate the value of living by your hand. Be inspired to make sustainable and green decisions. Learn all the necessary skills to brew beer, raise livestock, butcher, and eat off the land. Learn about self-sustainability with Huw Richards. This book has all the inspiration and practical advice you need to start, grow, love, propagate, and harvest your own fruits and vegetables organically, and at zero-cost.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Uk (January 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 408 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241352460
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241352465
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.69 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.02 x 1.42 x 11.14 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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John Seymour, the acknowledged founding father of the self-sufficiency movement, was an active campaigner for the countryside, the environment, and above all a sustainable, compassionate way of living. He wrote over 40 books and broadcast widely on television and radio. His farm in Wales and later Ireland welcomed visitors seeking guidance on a more self supporting life.

John lived back on his old Pembrokeshire farm with his daughter's family for his last years. He died on September 14, 2004 and is buried in the top field of his old farm in an orchard that he planted.

His legacy lives on, and his books 'The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency' and 'The New Self-Sufficient Gardener' are still best sellers. His more intimate books about his family's self-sufficient life include the classic 'The Fat of the Land', now in its 50th year in print, and its sequel 'I'm a Stranger Here Myself', which is back in print at last.

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The book is high quality with images in color, it goes so into detail and it has little projects that almost anyone can do when it comes to just elements to homesteading. This book is amazing I have corn and potatoes now growing in my front yard. If your cheap like me trust me if you get this it will not be a waist of your money.
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Cristina Cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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Excellent and clear survival gardening guide. A must have book.
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Mick
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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Fantastic book, so much great info. First order got wet from mail delivery. It was replaced quickly from seller.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of the best books for homesteading
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
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Take your time and read through this book. If you follow closely, you will see that you need specific land and appropriate resources to achieve the level of self-sufficiency as described in the book. It's got plans, pictures, explanations, and more. The best way to see if you like the book is to try some methods and practice some of the ways. There is no other remedy to being on your own than trial and error. At least with a book like this, you can experience less errors...
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Liam
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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Everything you could ever need to start a homestead if you have no idea what you are doing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great updated edition
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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Good updated longer edition of the original 1976 book ( which I still have); includes new material, color pictures and more material. Almost twice the size & weight of the original. I bought the hardcover copy, it is in perfect condition, came in heavy cardboard package so the book was well protected from moving around with resultant corner damage. Kudos to seller.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good General Guide
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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 I just got this and have only skimmed through it and read certain sections. It seems like it will be a good starting place for anyone interested in living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. It covers a wide variety of topics (gardening, raising animals, butchering, milling grain, making butter, preserving food, making wine, managing waste, wind power, knots, making bricks, and much more). Around 140 pages are dedicated to gardening, so I would say that is what the book focuses on the most. Because it covers a wide range of topics, it is a good place to start, but can't go into lots of detail about every subject. So I would say this book is more of a starting point, something to help you realize what things you would like to know more about. There were quite a few terms I was unfamiliar with just from skimming this book. There is a glossary in the back, though, which is helpful, but not every term I didn't understand was in there. The illustrations are clear and informative. Overall, it is a nice starting place, just not 100% what I was expecting for some reason.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I’m cheap but this book was worth every penny
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The book is high quality with images in color, it goes so into detail and it has little projects that almost anyone can do when it comes to just elements to homesteading. This book is amazing I have corn and potatoes now growing in my front yard. If your cheap like me trust me if you get this it will not be a waist of your money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I’m cheap but this book was worth every penny
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
The book is high quality with images in color, it goes so into detail and it has little projects that almost anyone can do when it comes to just elements to homesteading. This book is amazing I have corn and potatoes now growing in my front yard. If your cheap like me trust me if you get this it will not be a waist of your money.
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Alexandria
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one you’re looking for
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
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This is the one you’re looking for if you’re trying to find something to help you in these odd times. It covers everything; make your own beer, grow your own veggies, livestock, etc… It is the perfect addition to your library.
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kris
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Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2024
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Lots of useful information on alot of topics
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great in depth information
Reviewed in Germany on April 24, 2024
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Marie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2024
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A fabulous book, full of really useful information. Easy to follow, easy to use. A classic, a must for anyone trying to implement and small or large element of self sustaining into their lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Livro completo
Reviewed in Spain on February 29, 2024
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O interessante sobre esse livro, é que ele ensina técnicas de agricultura antigas da época em que as pessoas viviam assim. Ele é muito completo e interessante.
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Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 13, 2024
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This book is worth double the asking price.
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