The Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book: Faith, Family, and the Land
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Book Overview
An anthology of Appalachian crafts, culture, and wisdom of simple living. In 1966, an English teacher and students in Northeast Georgia founded a quarterly magazine, not only as a vehicle to learn the required English curriculum, but also to teach others about the customs, crafts, traditions, and lifestyle of their Appalachian culture. Named Foxfire after a local phosphorescent lichen, the magazine became one of the most beloved publications in American culture. For four decades, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency, home crafts, and the art of natural remedies, and preserving the stories of Appalachia. This anniversary edition brings us generations of voices and lessons about the three essential Appalachian values of faith, family, and the land. We listen to elders share their own memories of how things used to be, and to the new generations eager to preserve traditional values in a more complicated world. There are descriptions of old church services, of popular Appalachian games and pastimes, and of family recipes. Rich with memories and useful lessons, this is a fitting tribute to this inspiring and practical publication that has become a classic American institution.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307275515
ISBN13:9780307275516
Release Date:September 2006
Publisher:Anchor Books
Length:560 Pages
Weight:1.59 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Wonderful Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
A welcome addition to the Fox Fire series. I first read the Fox Fire books back in the 1970's. They were very insightful and informative books then and appealed to the "back to Earth" movement of the time. This book is not a continuation of that series, but a compliment to it. The information and wisdom in this book is timeless and would appeal to all Americans, regardless of individual background. America has come a long way from the homespun stories in this book, but it is always refreshing to look back and see where we came from. All of us. This book should be a high school text book and required reading for all Americans.
Get it Done
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I bought all of the Foxfire Books and shared them with my son. We enjoy the vastness of the practical knowledge in all phases of life. These books help us GET IT DONE!
Foxfire 40th Anniversary
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I love the Foxfire books. Sine I have the rest of this series, I had to have this one also! It is as wonderful as the rest of the Foxfire books!
Excellent collection of stories, highly recommend
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This collection of stories is outstanding. It is hard to put the book down. It makes you long for a simpler life.
Four decades of Foxfire
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The "Foxfire 40th Anniversary Book" is a wonderful tribute to the people of Appalachia as they shared memories of their lives and culture with us. This book follows the same down-to-earth tone as the preceeding volumes. The earlier ones were very informative and enjoyable, and this one certainly lives up to that standard.
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