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It has everything and more that one might need to become self sufficient and or be off the grid. Much of ecology action is john jeavons but certainly not all. The easytofollow advice in this book will show you everything you need to know to enjoy an abundant, independent life on food and products grown in. The classic guide for realists and dreamers dk by john seymour, hugh fearnleywhittingstall isbn. The illustrations in the book are fantastic, i am not sure if they were done by the publishing company or the authors wife.
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