Living on the Earth
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.20 (981 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1586853430 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Laurel also juxtaposes her folk remedies for common ailments with a friendly reminder to head to the doctor if the pain is really bad, the kind of advice once shunned by the proudly self-sufficient barefoot medics, manuals in hand. The reissue of Laurel's handwritten, simply illustrated manual will appeal to anyone contemplating a new life beyond the city--or merely seeking pointers on how to simplify daily life. And it's just plain fun. Still, though updated here and there, Living on the Earth retains its recipes for everything from making Moroccan djellabas to molding scented candles to delivering
It grew naturally out of the lessons the author has learned, and which she shares now with yet another enthusiastic generation. Alicia still sings, plays guitar, writes, and enjoys life in Hawaii.. Living on the Earth is for people who would rather chop wood for fire than work behind a desk to pay the electric company. Living on the Earth is a beautiful book to see and read, as well as a spiritually uplifting work whose simplicity radiates warmth and promotes serenity and goodwill to all those who encounter it. The b
very charming I have found this book to be a very charming book and one that any person who really cares about the earth, and the possiblity of living at one with it in harmony should indeed read. From making your own soaps, to making your own shelters, it covers topics of living in peace and harmony. Many forgotten things are covered and tips and hints for cooking and canning that might be l. Every thing said This is my fourth copy of this book, others. This is my fourth copy of this book, others have been given out as gifts over the yearsfirst one I purchased was in early 70s.. Fun Guide to Living on the Earth After waking very early this very morning, I started to read Living on the Earth and was halfway through by breakfast. While I had considered a hand-lettered book to be more difficult to read, I could not have been more wrong.The hand lettering brought a sense of comfort and the contents reminded me of my childhood in Africa. If you lived in a rural area during the 60s and 70s,