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 set includes:

• The Foxfire Book
• Foxfire 2
• Foxfire 3

From The Foxfire Book

This classic debut volume of what became an acclaimed series covers a diverse array of crafts and practical skills, including log cabin building, hog dressing, basketmaking, cooking, fence making, crop planting, hunting, and moonshining, as well as a look at the history of local traditions such as snake lore and faith healing.

From Foxfire 2

This second Foxfire volume celebrates the rites and customs of Appalachia, including topics such as ghost stories, spinning and weaving, wagon making, midwifing, corn shuckin’, and more. Also included are a variety of the kind of spirited firsthand narrative accounts from Appalachian community members that exemplify the Foxfire style.

From Foxfire 3

Volume three of this series celebrates the lively and homespun heritage of Appalachia, covering animal care, banjos and dulcimers, wild plant foods, butter churns, ginseng, and more. Also included are a variety of the kind of spirited firsthand narrative accounts from Appalachian community members that exemplify the Foxfire style.