The Foxfire Book - Eliot Wigginton | 1972 1st Printing | Doubleday HC DJ

by Eliot Wigginton (Editor)

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First edition

The Ultimate Guide to Appalachian Plain Living (1st Printing) The Foxfire Book • Eliot Wigginton • 1972 Title: The Foxfire Book Author: Eliot Wigginton (Editor) Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. Year: 1972 Format: Hardcover ISBN: N/A Summary A true landmark of American cultural preservation, this highly sought-after 1st Edition, 1st Printing of The Foxfire Book documents the vanishing skills and folklore of the Appalachian mountains. Originally compiled by Eliot Wigginton and his high school students, this comprehensive guide covers everything from log cabin building and hog dressing to mountain crafts, faith healing, and moonshining. This is an essential reference volume for homesteaders, history buffs, and anyone passionate about traditional American self-reliance. Condition Report: Good Exterior: The original dust jacket shows moderate edge wear, including creasing, small tears, and noticeable edge-chipping along the extremities. The hardcover boards remain solid with slight corner bumping. Binding: The binding remains secure overall, though there is some gutter repair present on the back hinge. Interior: Text pages are clean with standard age-toning. This specific copy is a confirmed 1st Printing and features a notable printer's defect—an untrimmed folded page corner that was missed during manufacturing. There is a previous owner's name and date ("Mason 1972") written in ink on the front endpaper. Shipping & Handling FREE SHIPPING via USPS Media Mail. We take great car

• Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
• Year: 1972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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