Foxfire books

While helping answer a patron’s reference question, I was reminded of a wonderful source of information you can find in our libraries. For decades the Foxfire books have brought readers the philosophy of simple living and creative self-sufficiency. The series was built around three principles of Southern Appalachian life: faith, family and the land. In the volumes you can find instructions on how to build a log cabin or how to make a basket or hamper out of white oak splits. You can learn how to churn butter or how to make a corn shuck doll. There are articles on life and customs of Appalachia and interviews with the people of that area. For those wanting to get back to the simple life or for those just interested in it, try the Foxfire books, available at the Library .

By KS @ La Farge Branch Library