I think the Foxfire series is underappreciated. It was designed as an Anthropological collection of oral histories in order to preserve the vanishing mountain culture. I have always appreciated it as a preservation of basic skills and a wonderful resource for living on less sophisticated technology. The series covers everything from natural/wild foods, animal husbandry, religious worship, care for the dead, to tales and recreational activities.<br> The best part is that these books are regularly found cheaply at used book stores. Unfortunately they have cheap paper covers and the bindings are not very durable. I think the information is priceless<br> The best survival tool is kept between your ears and these Foxfire books have greatly added to my knowledge.<br><br><br><br><br><br>