How to Live in the Country
By Tom Hodgkinson
A gift hardback reissue of Tom Hodgkinson's classic almanac
Publication date: October 2021
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About the book
'One of those enthusiasts whose enthusiasm is hard to resist . . . Always beguiling' Daily Mail
'Hugely inspiring even when it is most bonkers' Sarah Bakewell, New Statesman
'A combination of almanac, commonplace book and diary, this is a tasty oddity . . . Richly entertaining' Independent
As the pandemic has caused us all to re-evaluate our lives, becoming more self-reliant and dwelling in closer harmony with nature have emerged as important priorities. Many of us have decided to up sticks and leave the city behind for a less frenetic existence in the country. Whether you've already made your move, or are dreaming of doing so one day, this is the book for you.
Covering beekeeping, poultry rearing, pig farming, bread-making, wood-chopping, fire-laying, bartering and much more, How to Live in the Country is the perfect source of inspiration for old hand and beginners alike: useful, informative but also refreshingly honest and realistic.
Tom Hodgkinson draws on the wisdom of an eclectic range of thinkers and writers as he guides us through each month of the year, giving lists of tasks for both garden and animal husbandry, offering tips and shortcuts, and weaving in stories about his own experience of raising a young family in rural Devon.
'Hugely inspiring even when it is most bonkers' Sarah Bakewell, New Statesman
'A combination of almanac, commonplace book and diary, this is a tasty oddity . . . Richly entertaining' Independent
As the pandemic has caused us all to re-evaluate our lives, becoming more self-reliant and dwelling in closer harmony with nature have emerged as important priorities. Many of us have decided to up sticks and leave the city behind for a less frenetic existence in the country. Whether you've already made your move, or are dreaming of doing so one day, this is the book for you.
Covering beekeeping, poultry rearing, pig farming, bread-making, wood-chopping, fire-laying, bartering and much more, How to Live in the Country is the perfect source of inspiration for old hand and beginners alike: useful, informative but also refreshingly honest and realistic.
Tom Hodgkinson draws on the wisdom of an eclectic range of thinkers and writers as he guides us through each month of the year, giving lists of tasks for both garden and animal husbandry, offering tips and shortcuts, and weaving in stories about his own experience of raising a young family in rural Devon.
Hi there. This is a straightforward question I hope, and may be me being dim. The "Country Feast" pledge level: a book and a ticket for ONE person, is that correct? It says one ticket, and so I'm assuming that's correct, but as I'm part of an idling couple, it means I need to either pledge twice at this level or become a patron to get us both to the feast. My name would be Mud, or worse, if I only got a ticket that admitted a single person. Thanks in advance for clearing this up.
Hi Stephen - John from Unbound here. Yes, I'm afraid it is just for one ticket - and totally understand your dilemma. I can, I hope, guarantee that it will be memorable occasion and excellent value for money were you tempted to opt for two... Thank you for your interest and support.