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| The Foxfire Book: Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining | 
| Author: Inc. Foxfire Fund
Creator: Eliot Wigginton
Publisher: Anchor
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
Buy Used: $2.99
You Save: $13.96 (82%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 12237
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 1
ISBN: 0385073534
Dewey Decimal Number: 975.8123
EAN: 9780385073530
ASIN: 0385073534
Publication Date: February 17, 1972
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fueled by moonshine March 18, 2006
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
In 1980 I was a freshman in college with a part time job that paid $3.50 an hour. My car at the time was a 1973 Plymouth station wagon that got 12 mpg on a good day. Downhill. With a tail wind. Because fuel costs were eating up a good part of my check, I began to explore the possibilities of fueling the car with alternative fuels, mainly moonshine. The Foxfire books were one of the sources that I turned to in an effort to learn about the process. Needless to say, I never got around to building my still, but my interest in the tradition of oral history was fired in a big way. I picked up the rest of the set over the next few years and was fascinated by them all. The Foxfire books are the ultimate "how it used to be" source. Highly recommended.
Appalachian wisdom March 15, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book that was written by an inspired English teacher and his class. The teacher was frustrated with the students lack of attention, and decided to try a new tactic, writing a magazine. They then went out and interviewed their elders on a variety of interesting subjects such as faith healing, hog dressing, log cabin building and many more unusual items. It is a wonderful resource and an entertaining read as they often quote the people in their dialect, so you feel the atmosphere.
Essential December 10, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've read most of the Foxfire series,they're all wonderful books. I picked this one to review,because it has such a varied amount of knowledge. The stories and information are priceless,but the people are what make these books so special. I would encourage anyone to read them,because the information inside is something that should never be forgotten.
The Foxfire Series is a Treasure November 24, 2005
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
The Foxfire series is the creation of English teacher Elliott Wigginton (Wig) who made it a point to have students participating in his program interview older folks to find out how they did things in everyday life. And even though this is the work of high school students, the writing is clear, concise, informative, and very readable. Good writing is good writing.
Each volume is like a time capsule, capturing the wisdom and know-how from individuals born around the turn of the 20th century. And while the focus is based around the inhabitants in and around Rabun County, Georgia, this information shows life as it was in America circa the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
After reading several of these volumes, I think what appealed to me most of all was the fact that these older folks in the 80s and 90s weren't viewed as forgotten relics of a bygone era. They were treated with respect and dignity, and their memories treated as the treasures that they indeed are. It's a shame nowadays that we don't have more publications like Foxfire that highlight the knowledge gained from our older population. So many folks in the 70s, 80s, and 90s sit alone at home, or nursing homes forgotten and alone. They are untapped resources of great stories and wisdom. Fortunately for us, the people at Foxfire realized the value of these individuals and preserved some of those stories for future generations to cherish and enjoy.
If you have an interest in 19th century knowlege and an appreciation or an interest in how things used to be, you cannot do without this series.
Preserving Early American History October 27, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am reading through the Foxfire books. As I go along, each book gets better. If you are looking for a college that teaches the Appalachian folk lore, culture, and mountain music, you need to attend Appalachian State in Boone, North Carolina. A Master degree is available in Appalachian Studies. I plan to attend there next year and get my Master's in App. studies.
Those days were tough, but people stuck together and worked with the resources that they had. The land, mountains and wild game was their resources. All school age children need to be introduced to early American history and heritage of the mountain people.
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