Description
A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering 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.
Author: Jerry Johnson
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 04/11/2011
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780760340011
ISBN10: 0760340013
BISAC Categories:
- House & Home | Reference
- Reference | General
- Crafts & Hobbies | General
About the Author
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.