The Foxfire Books

The Foxfire Books are bound and published collections of articles from the Foxfire magazine. They cover all sorts of topics of self-sufficiency and simple living. While not all of the information in them is useful (Faith healing?), they’re treasure troves of interesting information. Research the topics in each book and pick the ones you’re most interested in.

The Foxfire Book – The first in the series.

Foxfire 2 – Ghost stories and spring food plants are reason enough to get this one!

Foxfire 4 – Contains gardening, fiddlemaking, and other interesting topics.

Somebody Help! First Aid Books

Sometimes doctors aren’t around. Maybe you’re backpacking, or out in the boonies, or you just won’t get to a doctor in time. Everyone should know first aid, and these books go above the call of duty by giving you enough information to save a life.

Where There Is No Doctor – This book was written mostly for people visiting villages with no medical experts. As such, it covers a lot of material, and it’s very well written and illustrated. Read it cover to cover once, then keep it handy in your car.

Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2010 – This book could save your life in a much subtler way. Drugs are extremely common, and understanding them is crucial. While you won’t have doctoral understanding, the detailed treatment of drugs works well with other first-aid books to help give you a more complete understanding. Make sure to get the latest version, though! Use this book to confirm drug information in Where There Is No Doctor, which is a little aged.