this book should be read by every homesteader / prepper now on audio books youtube

[Biggkidd]

I tell every prospective homesteader I meet they should read this book and a couple minutes ago I saw this audio book on another forum. So for those of you who would rather listen than read here ya go.

 

[Bacpacker]

I have that book, had it for 20+ years. Read it in full a couple times, portions many other times for select info.

 

[Magus]

Almost 7 hours! 0_0

 

[Patchouli]

@Biggkidd i came across that recently, guess it was not here. Will look into accessing it. Thanks!

 

[Magus]

You know, I have the equipment to download it as a VLC media file and convert it to MP3, BUT I'm not sure I could upload it here, it would be huge!

 

[Biggkidd]

If anyone is interested in a good old book Amazon is now selling reprints of Ten Acres Enough by Edmond Morris. Written in 1864

https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Acres-Enough-Classic-Independent/dp/048643737X
Link takes you to the paperback copy

 

[Bacpacker]

I have that book. It is a pretty good read

 

[Biggkidd]

I have that book. It is a pretty good read

I think it's a good read for any homesteader or prospective homesteader.

 

[Bacpacker]

I think it's a good read for any homesteader or prospective homesteader.

Lots of good information in it

 

[Patchouli]

You can purchase it through thrift books as well. I've bought quite a few books from that website, satisfied with purchases.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/

 

[lonewolf]

maybe for a homesteader but not for a prepper.
everything seems to be bigger in America.

 

[LadyLocust]

If anyone is interested in a good old book Amazon is now selling reprints of Ten Acres Enough by Edmond Morris. Written in 1864

https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Acres-Enough-Classic-Independent/dp/048643737X
Link takes you to the paperback copy

I think I have this one and though it is from another time, the concept and principles are still pertinent.

 

[LadyLocust]

@Biggkidd If you like that one, another you might appreciate is My Handkerchief Garden from the early 1900’s. It has some good ideas also. (Yeah, I have it too.)

 

[Cabin Fever]

Not sure if 10 acres is enough if you also heat with firewood.

 

[Biggkidd]

Not sure if 10 acres is enough if you also heat with firewood.

Good point but coppicing might be a solution.

 

[LadyLocust]

Not sure if 10 acres is enough if you also heat with firewood.

CF The book was more focused on making a living than living completely self-sufficiently. He still depended on a market- not farm direct sales etc.

 

[Klovis]

I'm gonna have to add that to my amazon cart then i guess. Never heard of it. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Biggkidd]

When I ordered a physical copy I got a few extra copies and gave them to folks who I knew would be interested.

 

[Biggkidd]

CF The book was more focused on making a living than living completely self-sufficiently. He still depended on a market- not farm direct sales etc.

Guess that depends on how you look at it. His way of living is closer to "real" homesteading than any of us will ever be able to do unless the system crashes! They provided for all their needs through what they produced on those few acres...

 

[Klovis]

When I ordered a physical copy I got a few extra copies and gave them to folks who I knew would be interested.

Got mine ordered now!

 

[Amish Heart]

I just got it in and it's a good read. About a fourth of the way through...my purse book while I wait for husband's doc appts. I like how the wife is handling the kid's chores and who does what, based on their ability. And how he went on about the milk cow. And wow! A servant girl. Also like that they traded veggies and fruit for store credit so they can just go in and get what they need, like he said when daughter needed a new dress. Can't understand why he buys tomato seedlings, though, they're easy to start. Unless the price wasn't worth his time.

 

[Biggkidd]

I just got it in and it's a good read. About a fourth of the way through...my purse book while I wait for husband's doc appts. I like how the wife is handling the kid's chores and who does what, based on their ability. And how he went on about the milk cow. And wow! A servant girl. Also like that they traded veggies and fruit for store credit so they can just go in and get what they need, like he said when daughter needed a new dress. Can't understand why he buys tomato seedlings, though, they're easy to start. Unless the price wasn't worth his time.

The next year some things change.

 

[HippoTwilight]

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48753
Since this book is well out of copywrite, heres a free version you can download in multiple formats.