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Foxfire 2 - by  Foxfire Fund Inc (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Foxfire 2 - by Foxfire Fund Inc (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers.
  • About the Author: Founded in 1966, FOXFIRE is a nonprofit education organization.
  • 416 Pages
  • Social Science, Sociology
  • Series Name: Foxfire

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About the Book



Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.



Book Synopsis



First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions.

This second Foxfire volume includes topics such as ghost stories, spinning and weaving, wagon making, midwifing, corn shuckin', and more.



About the Author



Founded in 1966, FOXFIRE is a nonprofit education organization. Foxfire's learner-centered, community-based approach is advocated through The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center and grounded in the Southern Appalachian culture that promotes a sense of place and appreciation of local people and culture as essential educational tools.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.22 Inches (H) x 6.04 Inches (W) x 1.08 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.03 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Sociology
Series Title: Foxfire
Publisher: Vintage
Theme: Rural
Format: Paperback
Author: Foxfire Fund Inc
Language: English
Street Date: May 22, 1973
TCIN: 92103960
UPC: 9780385022675
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-7795
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What educational approach does Foxfire promote?

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Q: In what year was the first edition of the book published?

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