Back to Basics

Name: Back to Basics
ISBN: 9781626364295

A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills

by Abigail R. Gehring

Why it's on the shelf

A broad illustrated guide to traditional skills: building, growing, preserving, and crafts. Covers a lot of ground without going deep.

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