A "how-to" book--The olden days...

[Irol]

A relative of mine mentioned they would love to have a how-to book of the way things used to be done. You know: soap recipes, oil recipes, knot tying, stain tips for laundry, fire starting, repair jobs, etc. I guess sort of like an old house-wives bible/manual (or one for men)? Does anyone know any names or what I should "google" to get names of books like this?

I know you could find any of these recipes on your own (by googling homemade soap, for example) but this person wants them in a book and I'm sure there will be helpful hints this person didn't even know about.
Thanks in advance!!

 

[Irol]

just an afterthought...this is in fact for a male.

 

[glynndah]

Try looking for "homesteading books" or "self-sufficient living". Army field manuals might help, too. Check out the Foxfire books, too.

 

[Irol]

Thank you!

 

[EdwardMidweston]

Mother Earth News magazine carries ads for literally hundreds of books on these and related topics. You could pick up a copy at any newsstand or go to:
www.motherearthnews.com

 

[Ldy_Sea]

Look in old book stores for older books. Of course you could always google the recipes too.

 

[PrettyKitty10]

I actually think I have one in my garage, I will look for it tomorrow and give you the title. This kind of thing has always fascinated me. I've made soap and candles and cleaning and laundry products.

 

[PrettyKitty10]

Here:

http://www.amazon.com/Homesteading-...f-Sufficient/dp/1600852963/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_6

http://www.amazon.com/Deliberate-Life-Ultimate-Homesteading-Guide/dp/1435710878

http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Practical-Homesteading-John-Vivian/dp/087857154X

 

[Nightbird]

Storeys Country Wisdom.. I HIGHLY suggest it.. It's a huge book but it covers absolutely everything.