Country Wisdom,

by Jerry Mack Johnson

Book Overview

An almanac of rural lore, nature facts, and other "country wisdom" concerning the weather, moon, livestock, medicine, and other topics. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385096380
• ISBN13: 9780385096386
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: Anchor Books
• Length: 153 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Where else can you find these pearls of wisdom?

"If a new moon occurs between noon and two p.m., ____ will follow soon.""Crushed pennyroyal weed makes a good _____ repellent.""The best time to paint a house is in the ______ [moon phase].""If a tree splits its bark in the winter, it will be a _____ spring."(I won't spoil it for you. You'll have to read it to find the answers!)Chapters are: Weather; Moon Lore; Trees and the Signs; Birds, Poultry, and Livestock; Country Cooking; Rural Remedies; Fishing and Hunting; Weights and Measures.Very valuable to know and pass on in the family. Also great for survivalists or those changing to a rural lifestyle.