Description: *Ordering multiple items from my listings will feature a discount and combined shipping. Order several and save!* "The Foxfire Book" by Elliot Wigginton, published in 1972, is a collection of interviews, stories, and traditions from the people of the southern Appalachian region. The book aims to preserve and share the rich cultural heritage of this area, focusing on the lives and experiences of its residents. Wigginton and his students conducted interviews with local people, documenting their knowledge of traditional crafts, medicine, cooking, and other aspects of daily life.The book features a range of fascinating stories and insights, including interviews with moonshiners, midwives, and skilled craftspeople. It also includes recipes, folk remedies, and instructions for making traditional crafts, such as baskets, candles, and furniture. "The Foxfire Book" is a testament to the value of preserving and sharing cultural heritage, and it has inspired a series of follow-up volumes that continue to explore the lives and traditions of the southern Appalachian region. Book Title: Foxfire Book Author: Elliot Wigginton Publisher: DoubledayCopyright: 1972 Printing: n/aPhysical size: 6 x 9 x 1 Pages: 384 Condition: Paperback book is in good condition. See photos for detail. Here are the eBay definitions of condition. I place the definition here that resembles the condition of this publication the closest: Books & Magazines Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections This book is a time capsule from a previous era, with some examples in my collection going back over 220 years old. The conditions of media of this age can include fading, yellowing, cracking spines, odor, missing pages, loose or missing covers, and much more. I will try to alert you as to the condition of what I am listing. Each book I do a brief check of its overall condition, but I cannot promise that something such as missing pages, or clipped photos could escape my glance. Thanks for checking out this old time classic! I will be listing hundreds of vintage books, magazines, catalogs, and media in the coming weeks and months. Keep a look-out for additional listings, and thanks for supporting this cancer survivor and small business!
Price: 9.5 USD
Location: New Auburn, Wisconsin
End Time: 2025-02-13T16:00:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Era: 1970s
Signed: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Book Title: Foxfire Book : Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 1972
Topic: Folkcrafts, General, Customs & Traditions, Sociology / Rural
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 19.3 Oz
Author: Inc. Foxfire Fund
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6 in
Book Series: Foxfire Ser.
Format: Uk-Trade Paper
