Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills: A Revival of Forgotten Crafts, Techniques, and Traditions

by Gene Logsdon, Barbara Field (Illustrator)

Gives practical advice on workshop methods and tools, home maintenance, and homestead management

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, How To, Crafts, Agriculture, Food, Sustainability

460 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1985

Reviews

[Ailsa Ek · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent excellent book. Want to know how to put in a cistern? He tells you? Want to dig a privy? He explains it. It's big and heavy and looks like a textbook and once I get on my land I'm sure I'll be referring to it often.

[Shannan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid read. This is a non-fiction reference book, one that I hope I get to use over and over again. Imagine your grandparents imparting to you all the things they used to do back "in their day" and this is that book. Things like now a wood stove heats a home, homestead building, gardening, farming. There is SO MUCH information on everything and since there is so much, he doesn't go into fine detail. You have to figure out the little points along the way. My favorite tip i learned - scrub your clothes with a good 'ol washboard. i bought one and our family's dirty socks have never been cleaner. Many more awesome tips and tidbits. Ultimately, such a gem of a book.

[Anita]

A compendium of lost knowledge.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

A valuable source of self-sufficiency, even though it is outdated. I appreciate the level of detail given to the different projects and instructions. I borrowed this book from my local library.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb. A great addition to the homesteading library.

[Arturo Pacheco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very acessable. Useful photos. Perfect for a homesteader.

[Cranberry Forrest]

Not Owned Yet

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm pretty sure this is one of his that I read from the library back in '99. I've been meaning to add his books to my personal library but I've been to broke.

[Shawn]

Excellent compendium of basic skills that are often not learned (or, in fairness, used) in the modern developed world.