I know most of us are still knee-deep in snow and cold, but it's never too soon to think, uh dream... about lazing away the day outdoors in a comfy hammock. Why not make a hammock? Here is an easy tutorial on how to make a hammock from the book Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore: 1000s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living.
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Like all sorts of old-timey info? Then grab yourself a copy of this big book filled with all sorts of country goodness.
Old-Time Country Wisdom & Lore:
1000s of Traditional Skills for Simple Living
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This grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson covers water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes, farm foods, natural teas and tonics, granola, bread making, beer brewing and winemaking, jams and jellies, canning and preserving, sausage making and meat smoking, drying foods, down-home toys, papermaking, candle crafting, homemade soaps and shampoos, Christmas wreaths and decorations, butter and cheese making, fishing and hunting secrets, and much more.
Jerry Mack Johnson grew up on a ranch in West Texas and worked as a cowboy, rodeo clown, professional bull rider, miner, prospector, merchant seaman, oilfield worker, catfish farmer, salesman, and school teacher. He was the author of numerous books of lore, including Down Home Ways, Country Wisdom, and Country Scrapbook.
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