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  • Blacksmith101

    Grumpy Old Man
    Jun 22, 2012
    22,154
    The Poor Man's Primer Manual

    The Poor Man's Primer Manual
    By George Dmitrieff

    https://www.readingeagle.com/living...cle_6d1fc3e4-e616-11ea-9326-638f46939035.html

    A technical book about primers. Includes recipes for priming compounds and the chemistry of how to make them (a good way to blow yourself up). It also includes detailed measurements of the metal primers and how they are made and assembled. If after TEOTWAWKI you want to go into the ammunition business this book is a must have.

    The author has also written:
    Poor Man's Rpg
    https://www.amazon.com/Poor-Mans-Rp...mitrieff&s=books&sr=1-1&text=George+Dmitrieff

    Submachine Gun Designer's Handbook (The Combat bookshelf)
    https://www.amazon.com/Submachine-D...mitrieff&s=books&sr=1-2&text=George+Dmitrieff

    How to Build Flash / Stun Grenades
    https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Fl...mitrieff&s=books&sr=1-4&text=George+Dmitrieff
     

    Pinecone

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 4, 2013
    28,175
    I mentioned in another thread, the FoxFire series.

    Since the first volume published in 1972, the Foxfire books have brought the philosophy and wisdom of the mountains to millions, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Southern Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxfire_(magazine)
     

    Growler215

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 30, 2020
    2,156
    SOMD
    Once our stockpile of stored food runs out, many of us will probably be at least partially reliant on gardening to survive post SHTF. So I like having not only basic but also some advanced/specialized books on the subject. These include:

    Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties (Carol Deppe)
    https://www.amazon.com/Breed-Your-Own-Vegetable-Varieties/dp/1890132721

    Small-Scale Grain Raising (Gene Logsdon)
    https://www.amazon.com/Small-Scale-Grain-Raising-Processing-Nutritious/dp/1603580778

    The New Seed Starters Handbook (Nancy Bubel)
    https://www.amazon.com/Starters-Handbook-Rodale-Organic-Gardening/dp/0878577521

    Saving Seeds (Marc Rogers)
    https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Seeds-Gardeners-Down-Earth/dp/0882666347

    Secrets of Plant Propagation (Lewis Hill)
    https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Plant-Propagation-Vegetables-Houseplants/dp/0882663704

    Carrots Love Tomatoes (Louise Riotte)
    https://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Love-Tomatoes-Companion-Successful/dp/1580170277

    How To Grow More Vegetables (John Jeavons)
    https://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-More-Vegetables-Eighth/dp/160774189X

    The Vegetable Gardeners Bible (Edward C. Smith)
    https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Gardeners-Bible-2nd-R-D/dp/160342475X


    For the other part of the farm (the animals), the Storey books for the animal(s) you are or will raise are pretty good, e.g The Storey Guide to Raising Chickens. There are Storey books for chickens, rabbits, pigs, dairy goats, beef cattle, etc. If you plan to get a milk cow, a good reference is

    The Family Cow (Dirk can Loon)
    https://www.amazon.com/Family-Cow-Garden-Publishing-Book/dp/0882660667


    For general homesteading information, a standard reference is The Backyard Homestead (edited by Carleen Madigan.) But I also like

    The Consise Guide to Self-Sufficiency (John Seymour)
    https://www.amazon.com/Concise-Guide-Self-Sufficiency-John-Seymour/dp/075662889X
     

    CharlieFoxtrot

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    Industry Partner
    Sep 30, 2007
    2,527
    Foothills of Appalachia
    Once our stockpile of stored food runs out, many of us will probably be at least partially reliant on gardening to survive post SHTF. So I like having not only basic but also some advanced/specialized books on the subject. These include:

    Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties (Carol Deppe)
    https://www.amazon.com/Breed-Your-Own-Vegetable-Varieties/dp/1890132721

    Small-Scale Grain Raising (Gene Logsdon)
    https://www.amazon.com/Small-Scale-Grain-Raising-Processing-Nutritious/dp/1603580778

    The New Seed Starters Handbook (Nancy Bubel)
    https://www.amazon.com/Starters-Handbook-Rodale-Organic-Gardening/dp/0878577521

    Saving Seeds (Marc Rogers)
    https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Seeds-Gardeners-Down-Earth/dp/0882666347

    Secrets of Plant Propagation (Lewis Hill)
    https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Plant-Propagation-Vegetables-Houseplants/dp/0882663704

    Carrots Love Tomatoes (Louise Riotte)
    https://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Love-Tomatoes-Companion-Successful/dp/1580170277

    How To Grow More Vegetables (John Jeavons)
    https://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-More-Vegetables-Eighth/dp/160774189X

    The Vegetable Gardeners Bible (Edward C. Smith)
    https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Gardeners-Bible-2nd-R-D/dp/160342475X


    For the other part of the farm (the animals), the Storey books for the animal(s) you are or will raise are pretty good, e.g The Storey Guide to Raising Chickens. There are Storey books for chickens, rabbits, pigs, dairy goats, beef cattle, etc. If you plan to get a milk cow, a good reference is

    The Family Cow (Dirk can Loon)
    https://www.amazon.com/Family-Cow-Garden-Publishing-Book/dp/0882660667


    For general homesteading information, a standard reference is The Backyard Homestead (edited by Carleen Madigan.) But I also like

    The Consise Guide to Self-Sufficiency (John Seymour)
    https://www.amazon.com/Concise-Guide-Self-Sufficiency-John-Seymour/dp/075662889X

    I have found this book to be an invaluable resource for seed saving over the years : Seed to Seed. https://www.amazon.com/Seed-Growing-Techniques-Vegetable-Gardeners/dp/1882424581/ref=pd_bxgy_3/141-9971103-7498430?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1882424581&pd_rd_r=5b1eff36-cadf-4e64-a2e0-a5f2e78be2c4&pd_rd_w=sjM9m&pd_rd_wg=2Q3Pi&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=SXPKK13HDD93BWMJ8302&psc=1&refRID=SXPKK13HDD93BWMJ8302
     

    [Kev308]

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Jan 23, 2020
    3,797
    Maryland
    Just finished "One Second After," after seeing it recommended on here. It was a very easy read. My take away from it would be: try to have supplies to last 2 months....and you're still f'd.

    I will need to get some local ecosystem foraging books too, because I will be eating bugs and plants most likely.
     

    teratos

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    Jan 22, 2009
    59,775
    Bel Air
    Cook the neighbors medium well to avoid prion diseases. Follow me for more prepping tips
     

    gamer_jim

    Podcaster
    Feb 12, 2008
    13,233
    Hanover, PA
    [Kev308];6476148 said:
    Just finished "One Second After," after seeing it recommended on here. It was a very easy read. My take away from it would be: try to have supplies to last 2 months....and you're still f'd.

    I will need to get some local ecosystem foraging books too, because I will be eating bugs and plants most likely.

    My big take-away from that series was about communication and intelligence.
    [spoiler alert]
    Had the town not had advanced notice of the marauders then they wouldn't have prepared nor survived.

    I think the big issue in a national, or even regional, SHTF scenario is people taking advantage of lack of government. Look at what happened in Kenosha when the police and fire said they would not respond to certain blocks in the town. The animals came out and destroyed because they could. I feel like most of us live knowing we don't do stupid stuff because we have tomorrow to live for and the government would lock us up if we got caught. Take away that deterrent and anything goes.

    I've been trying to document amateur radio nets and at least listen to them on a regular basis. At least some news or information about what is happening can help prepare for what's over the next hill.
     

    Blacksmith101

    Grumpy Old Man
    Jun 22, 2012
    22,154
    Time to revive this old thread.

    To get you started reading these are all available digitally, links included, just remember in a real SHTF event you may not have digital access. So think about downloading or even printing all or at least important parts of some of these just in case.

    Some things to add to your prepping library.

    Mini Technology Volume 1
    https://archive.org/details/mini-technology-volume-1/mode/1up

    Mini Technology Volume 2
    https://archive.org/details/mini-technology-volume-2/mode/1up

    Cloudburst A Handbook Of Rural Skills And Technologies
    https://archive.org/details/cloudburst-a-handbook-of-rural-skills-and-technologies/mode/1up

    Cloudburst 2 A Handbook Of Rural Skills And Technologies
    https://archive.org/details/cloudburst-2-a-handbook-of-rural-skills-and-technologies/mode/1up

    Village Technology Handbook
    https://archive.org/details/village-technology-handbook/page/n2/mode/1up

    The Village Technology Handbook-pnaas277 (VITA)
    https://archive.org/details/pnaas277/mode/1up

    Small Scale Soapmaking
    https://archive.org/details/small-scale-soapmaking/mode/1up

    AMCP 706 177 Engineering Design Handbook Explosives Series VERY CLEAN
    https://archive.org/details/amcp-70...andbook-explosives-series-very-clean/mode/1up

    Small Scale Mining A Guide To Appropriate Equipment
    https://archive.org/details/small-scale-mining-a-guide-to-appropriate-equipment/page/n1/mode/1up

    A Study Of Twenty Four Nationwide Fallout Patterns From Twelve Winds
    https://archive.org/details/a-study...e-fallout-patterns-from-twelve-winds/mode/1up

    The Manual Library
    https://archive.org/details/manuals
     

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