<b>#1 — The Best Country and Rural Living Books</b>*<br><b>#1 — 15 Best Homesteading Books for Beginners in 2021**</b><br><b><b><br>For more than 50 years, this</b> homesteading classic is <i>the</i> essential book of basic skills and country wisdom for living off the land, being prepared, and doing it yourself. Keep your family healthy, safe, and independent--no matter what''s going on in the world.</b><br><br>From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier, greener, more self-sustaining, and holistic approach that allows you to survive and thrive—even in uncertain times.<br><br>With its origins in the back-to-the-land movement of the late 1960s, Carla Emery’s landmark book has grown into a comprehensive guide to living a self-sustaining lifestyle. Learn how to live independently in this comprehensive guide, including how to:<br><br>* Can, dry, and preserve food <br>* Plan your garden <br>* G