The Country Home (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Powell, E. P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334272883 ISBN 13 : 9781334272882

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rediscover life at the country table—practical plans for village-centered living that balance work, homes, and gardens.

This book lays out how electricity, better roads, and strong community can make country living richer and more affordable. It argues for real country homes with shared resources, cooperative work, and schools that center community life. You’ll find ideas for integrating farming, crafts, and domestic industry into a cohesive village living plan, with an emphasis on practical steps already proven successful in real communities.

• Learn how to design a family-friendly country home that blends private space with shared farming and common amenities.
• Explore cooperative approaches to building, harvesting, and producing food, plus how town schools can become centers of culture and learning.
• Discover garden and fruit ideas, from gooseberries and currants to grapes, with practical tips for cultivation and enjoyment.
• See how small groups and neighborly cooperation can reduce costs, improve services, and strengthen local ties.

Ideal for readers of practical, down-to-earth guides who want to rethink suburbs and farms as interconnected communities powered by cooperation and better design. The book offers a grounded path to turning country living into a fuller, more flexible way of life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334272883
• ISBN 13: 9781334272882
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 439
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