Foxfire book series

acarb

I read the thread on aging meat and the Foxfire books came to mind. Any of yall remember them?
Seems to me thay would be a handy thing to have if you wanted to age or butcher meat the old ways.

Baits Out

I think you mean FoxFire, a great series of soft cover books written by the girls at a private school in western NC.

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Old E.

Yeah, we've got that set. I love them.

SonOfAGunnin

Great books.

CaptTater

Yep
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acarb

Baits Out wrote: »

I think you mean FoxFire, a great series of soft cover books written by the girls at a private school in western NC.

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I dont remember who wrote them. My dad had them when i was a kid.

barryd

Actually they were from northeast Georgia, not too far from Dillsbro NC. The school was " Rabun Gap Nacoochee School".

Popeye

Its right outside of Clayton G.A.

The FoxFire museum that is. Its in mountain city G.A.

I lived in mountain city for some time before moving to NC.

Google the museum and get the books.

Fly Hooker

Great books, how to process hogs, build a log cabin, make moonshine etc….umm, that is what someone told me.

Baits Out

barryd wrote: »

Actually they were from northeast Georgia, not too far from Dillsbro NC. The school was " Rabun Gap Nacoochee School".

Yep! Passed it when we were up there about six weeks ago.

Reelinrudy

I have The Foxfire Book. Says in the intro it was just a highschool in GA., not a girls school in NC. Awesome book. If you ever wanted to build a still, this book has the most in-depth instructions I've seen. Cover reads " hog-dressing, log cabin building, mountain crafts and foods, planting by the signs, snake lore, hunting tales, faith healing, moonshining, and other affairs of plain living".

Baits Out

Reelinrudy wrote: »

I have The Foxfire Book. Says in the intro it was just a highschool in GA., not a girls school in NC. Awesome book. If you ever wanted to build a still, this book has the most in-depth instructions I've seen. Cover reads " hog-dressing, log cabin building, mountain crafts and foods, planting by the signs, snake lore, hunting tales, faith healing, moonshining, and other affairs of plain living".

Actually, I think there were at least 7 books in the series.

Fishshrimpsnorkel

There was a box set of 3 books. Elliot Wigginton got the idea while teaching at the Rabon Gap Nacoochee School. He was teaching english and history in a traditional manner when, one day, he came into the classroom to find his podium had been set afire. Seemed the teens attending this private school could care lees about his methods. He decided to do something more interactive with the students. Aware of the unique cultural history of the area, he thought it would be a great project to gather stories and ways of life from natives of southern appalachia. The students found new interest and enthusiasm in this project, doing much better than Elliot imagined. Foxfire became a sensation.

When I first moved to North Georgia in 1977, I took a ride up Goshen Valley looking for a possible homesite. At the far north end, the road became a private drive. As I was attempting to turn around, an older gentleman walked up and asked if I was trying to get to any particular place. I told him my purpose. He invited us to come sit and have some tea, and told his wife to fetch a pitcher and some glasses. We had a nice visit, but found no homesite.
A few days later, I was glancing through my Foxfire 2 book and found an article and several pictures of my newfound friend. Sam Burton is from the family Lake Burton in Rabun County was named for. He was featured handcrafting a wooden water wheel. Here's a glimpse of the article:
http://scruss.com/blog/tag/foxfire/

ANUMBER1

Read those books 30 years ago, great reading.

woodsrunner

barryd located it correctly. I am related to at least five of the people cited in the Series. My home is in Union County, Georgia, not far from Vogel State Park.

In Foxfire #5, in the section on Kentucky Longrifles, six of the people mentioned are good friends of mine, and I have flintlocks made by two of them....Hershel House and Earl Lanning.

Good, factual information on the people and area "Whar I growed up"! Unfortunately, the fellow who conceived the idea of having Rabun Gap Students collect the info and ramrodded the project messed up and was convicted of child molestation some years ago. But good and correct info collected by the kids, "and you'ns can believe hit jes like the Lord told you'ns :rotflmao

Parkerboy

There is actually 12 books in the series and can be bought on Amazon. Around $200.00 for the set.

Reelinrudy

Parkerboy wrote: »

There is actually 12 books in the series and can be bought on Amazon. Around $200.00 for the set.

I thought there were more books, but mine doesn't say anything about them though. I saw that it originally started as a magazine. This one's so good I guess I'll have to get the rest of them.

Popeye

woodsrunner wrote: »

barryd located it correctly. I am related to at least five of the people cited in the Series. My home is in Union County, Georgia, not far from Vogel State Park.

In Foxfire #5, in the section on Kentucky Longrifles, six of the people mentioned are good friends of mine, and I have flintlocks made by two of them....Hershel House and Earl Lanning.

Good, factual information on the people and area "Whar I growed up"! Unfortunately, the fellow who conceived the idea of having Rabun Gap Students collect the info and ramrodded the project messed up and was convicted of child molestation some years ago. But good and correct info collected by the kids, "and you'ns can believe hit jes like the Lord told you'ns :rotflmao

Sandusky was there too?

SuperFluke

These are great books. Aside from tons of practical information (making soap, midwifery, etc) there are tons of ghost stories, murder ballads, and other bits of Appalachian culture that might otherwise be lost. Also, that is right near the Dillard House where you can eat like a wild animal. Highly recommended if you are passing through.