Rather than going into a lot of detail in topics that are already well covered in other publications, The Modern Homestead Manual takes over where they leave off. The goal of The Modern Homestead Manual is to enable a positive homesteading experience for those folks seeking a new life away from the city, as well as to offer enhancement to those already living beyond the sidewalks and power lines. To others, the meaning is far less strict, but no less meaningful. The Modern Homestead Manual speaks to those at every level of self-sufficient living, as well as to those who are still contemplating this exciting and rewarding, yet sometimes demanding life. Homesteaders by their nature, create, nourish, and nurture.
Homesteaders are worthy stewards of the Earth.
The Modern Homestead Manual also contains a bibliography that covers carefully-selected further reading, plus a resource guide that tells where to find just about anything discussed in the book. I get excited about a book, but I'm excited about this one. Skip Thomsen and his wife, Cat Freshwater, have produced what I believe to be the best homesteading manual in years. This book talks about them and tells you how to deal with them. The Modern Homestead Manual does not just provide good information, but also gives you the philosophy you'll need to succeed in the country.