Set of 4 books by Rodale Press, known for Organic Gardening and Farming magazine. A nice collection of information books for homesteaders or anyone looking to become more self sufficient Set includes:
Rodale Cookbook by Nancy Albright, copyright 1973, 15th printing December 1977. 486 pages including index. Has recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, meats, vegetarian dishes, grains, breads and desserts.
Encyclopedia for Healthful Living by J. I. Rodale and Staff. Copyright 1960, Sixth printing March 1968. 1055 pages including index. Book is tabbed like a dictionary, and has entries on vitamins, diseases, organs and more. Please note some information is wildly out of date- for example, it discussed the possibility of a polio vaccine.
The Ruth Stout No-Work Garden Book: Secrets of the famous year-round mulch method by Ruth Stout and Richard Clemence. Copyright 1971, twentieth printing July 1977. 218 pages including index. A collection of articles from Organic Gardening and Farming magazine, turned into book form.
The Gardener's Guide to Better Soil by Gene Logsdon and the editors of Organic Gardening and Farming. Copyright 1975, fourth printing June 1977. 246 pages including index, black and white illustrations and photos throughout. Covers soil needs, testing, organic supplements and fertilizers, pH, water, compost and more.
Vintage collection, please see photos. All books except the No Work Garden Book have dust jackets. All are in very good condition for age and have no major issues to note.
