Lost Skills and Crafts Handbook

Titchmarsh, Alan

£16.99

In this inspirational and practical guide to country life, passionate and hugely knowledgeable countryman Alan Titchmarsh explores the heritage of rural Britain, its landscapes and wildlife, its traditions, customs and crafts.

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Publish Date: 19/08/2021
ISBN: 9781785947018 Category: Tag:

Description

In this inspirational and practical guide to country life, passionate and hugely knowledgeable countryman Alan Titchmarsh explores the heritage of rural Britain, its landscapes and wildlife, its traditions, customs and crafts.
The Lost Skills and Crafts Handbook will help you rediscover your love of the countryside, including:

– a checklist of British butterflies and where to find them
– how to keep chickens, ducks, goats and sheep
– how to make soap, candles and your own herbal remedies
– how to track animals and forage for food
– essential knot tying
– how to build a campfire without matches
– how to create a kitchen garden
– the origins of country superstitions

And much more. With beautiful line art illustrations throughout, this compendium of the British countryside and its delights will be an essential read for any nature lover in your life.

Additional information

Weight 464 g
Dimensions 222 × 162 × 29 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

295

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

941.009734 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K