In a NPF the ultimate wiki reference the Internet will not exist. For centuries the best kind of knowledge was handed down from parents to children. Books cannot replace real life experience. But to get us through the transition from powered present to non powered future we will need books. I can’t imagine a world without books. Here are some reference books (I already own some of these) I would read by candle light.
When Technology Fails by Matthew Stein
Farming for Self-Sufficiency by John and Sally Seymour
The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery
Organic Plant Protection by Rodale Press
Organic Pest Protection by Rodale Press
Organic Orcharding by Gene Logsdon
Successful Berry Growing by Gene Logsdon
Small Scale Grain Raising by Gene Logsdon
Where there is no Doctor by David Werner
Where there is no Dentist by Murray Dickson
Wilderness Medicine by William Forgey
Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables by Mike Bubel and Nancy Bubel
The New Organic Grower by Elliot Coleman
The Four Season Harvest by Elliot Colemen
Storey’s Guide to raising Chickens
Storey’s Guide to raising Meat Goats
Storey’s Guide to raising Milk Goats
Storey’s Guide to raising Sheep
Storey’s Guide to raising Pigs
Storey’s Guide to raising Cattle
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