Description: The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book by Foxfire Fund, Inc. Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description For four decades, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency, home crafts, and the art of natural remedies as well as preserving the stories of Appalachia. This anniversary edition brings together generations of voices and lessons about the three essential Appalachian values of faith, family, and the land. Publisher Description The fortieth anniversary edition of the classic, bestselling series of guides to Appalachian lifestyle. An Anchor original.An anthology of Appalachian crafts, culture, and wisdom of simple living.In 1966, an English teacher and students in Northeast Georgia founded a quarterly magazine, not only as a vehicle to learn the required English curriculum, but also to teach others about the customs, crafts, traditions, and lifestyle of their Appalachian culture. Named Foxfire after a local phosphorescent lichen, the magazine became one of the most beloved publications in American culture.For four decades, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency, home crafts, and the art of natural remedies, and preserving the stories of Appalachia. This anniversary edition brings us generations of voices and lessons about the three essential Appalachian values of faith, family, and the land. We listen to elders share their own memories of how things used to be, and to the new generations eager to preserve traditional values in a more complicated world. There are descriptions of old church services, of popular Appalachian games and pastimes, and of family recipes. Rich with memories and useful lessons, this is a fitting tribute to this inspiring and practical publication that has become a classic American institution. Author Biography The Foxfire Center brings together students and teachers to preserve the folk wisdom and values of simple living that reach back across centuries of life in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Georgia. The students and teachers publish a quarterly magazine and have writtenfourteen books over the years. Details ISBN 0307275515 ISBN-13 9780307275516 Title The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book Author Foxfire Fund, Inc. Format Paperback Year 2006 Pages 560 Edition 40th Publisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc GE_Item_ID:137745063; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780307275516
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Edition: 40
Book Title: Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book : Faith, Family, and the Land
Number of Pages: 560 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2006
Item Height: 1.1 in
Topic: United States / State & Local / General, Folkcrafts, Folklore & Mythology, General, Customs & Traditions, Sociology / Rural
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies, History
Item Weight: 24.6 Oz
Author: Inc. Foxfire Fund
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Book Series: Foxfire Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback