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Condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Shelf Wear - very clean pages - no tears or dogears or marks”
Artist
Readers Digest Editors
Publication Name
N/A
Release Title
Back to Basics
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Colour
N/A
Vintage
Yes
Personalize
No
Brand
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Type
Hardback
Personalized
No
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780895770868

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0895770865
ISBN-13
9780895770868
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1207974

Product Key Features

Book Title
Back to Basics : How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills
Number of Pages
456 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Popular Culture
Publication Year
1981
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science
Author
Reader's Digest Editors
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
43.6 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
10.9 in

Additional Product Features

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Trade
LCCN
80-050373
Dewey Decimal
640.973
Synopsis
With so many urban and suburban dwellers moving toward simplifying their lives, Reader's Digest has updated its popular Back to Basics series to provide the ultimate how-to book. It's packed with hundreds of projects and illustrated step-by-step sequences to help you learn to live more self-sufficiently, with sections on shelter, alternative energy sources, growing and preserving food, home crafts, and even recreation. Includes over 2,000 photos, diagrams and drawings.
LC Classification Number
TX158.B29

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  • by fourboys1woman
    14 Feb, 2023Top favourable review

    Great Book

    My mom had this book when I was growing up. I found it to be a good book then, so I looked for it and found it and ordered if. It has a lot of ways to do things that our grandparents used to do. When you want to learn how to make candles or dehydrate food, this book will show you. Shipped very quickly

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by airstreamag
    30 Jan, 2021

    Awesome Book

    Great book full of excellent information. Lots of detail and beautiful illustrations. Product shipped exactly as described. Was in excellent condition for a 40 year old book. Still has the reader’s digest mail-in ads in it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mymagazinestore

  • by patsy4941
    27 Feb, 2022

    Best resource for beginning or experienced people that are interested in being self reliant!

    This book is a family favorite. I have purchased at least three of them for my sons and now my nephew. It is perfect for anyone that wants to learn basic skills that have been lost because of the ease of modern day life. You never know when you are going to need them! My sons prefer this edition to the revised edition. It should be reprinted!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooksinc

  • by gmod
    04 Aug, 2020

    Back to Basics

    I gave my book to a friend so I had to make sure I got myself another one. A great book to have in your library. Essential skills for living like people did back 100 yrs ago when there wasn't any electricity or big chain grocery stores. I took a picture of the table of contents so you can get an idea of what this book contains.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • by ra.cheri
    02 Jul, 2023

    Very happy with purchase.

    Remembered having this book when I was younger and finding the instuctions and projects very well illistrated and easy to follow. A good referance. So glad to have been able to add it to my library again. Used but in nice condition. Very happy.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

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