Fascinating video. . .had no idea that these FOXFIRE books were the result of a High School writing project. These youngsters preserved a part of American cultural history and skills which otherwise might've been lost.
The best part is that you can pick the books up, individually or as a complete set, for very little money. I've found enough of them at used book stores, yard sales, etc that I've been able to give many to friends. The Foxfire museum and heritage center is in NE Georgia, near the South Carolina line. There's good camping and trout fishing in the area. And a business that specializes in knife making materials and older knives just up the road. I spend a lot time in that area and it's a good place for a long weekend or week's vacation.
Thanks for the info. I'd love to visit that area someday. I was quite surprised to learn LEHMAN'S still sells the books as new, and a complete set is around $199 bucks, but as you've said, they can be found everywhere used.
My SIL had the Foxfire’s, studied and used the knowledge too. Interesting if somewhat off from center woman. Made off with my Busse Recruit too, best potato peeler she ever used. (Note to self: don’t loan A2 belt knife to weird SIL’s! )
@DYSPHORIC JOY Because you brought it up Do you have a better photo were you can read more of the book titles? I have probably 8 or more of the none foxfire books and am curious what else I might “need”
Well damn I thought I had the whole Foxfire book set lol. I’ll have to go look through my collection and see which ones I’ve got. When my in-laws were clearing out their old house to demolish and sell the property my FIL gave me his “set” of Foxfire books. Looks we’ve got a good bit of other outdoors/field guides in common.
