The Fire Fox Book - Wilderness Survival

At a glance..

Hog dressing, log cabin building, mountain crafts and foods, plantings by the signs, snake lore, hunting tales, faith healing, moonshining, and other affairs of plain living.

The details..

Edited by Eliot Wigginton in the late sixties as part of an English class project at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Georgia. The book was compiled from interviews with local residents who shared their knowledge on various topics such as hog dressing techniques to preserve meat for winter months or how to build a log cabin using only hand tools.

This fascinating book offers insights into the lives of people living off-the-grid before modern technology took over. It provides valuable information about preserving food without refrigeration or electricity through smoking meats or canning vegetables. Readers will also learn about medicinal plants used for treating common ailments like colds and flu.

Apart from practical tips on survival skills that are still relevant today; this book is also rich in cultural history. It includes stories passed down through generations about hunting expeditions where men would compete against each other to see who could bring back the biggest game animal. There are also accounts of faith healers curing illnesses using natural remedies.

Overall The Foxfire Book serves not just as a guide but also as an ode to Appalachia's past - its traditions and way-of-life which have been lost over time due to industrialization and urbanization. This book is perfect for those interested in learning more about self-sufficiency practices or anyone curious about life before modern conveniences.