An ode to self-reliance, brimming with wit, wisdom, and nostalgia.

Sometimes the old-fashioned way is still the best way. For anyone who wants to catch a runaway pig, mend a fence post, milk a cow, or throw an unforgettable barn party, this book delivers timeless advice on tackling tasks big and small around the house, garden, and farm. Written by farmers and craftsmen, and featuring the original text and illustrations from the 1919 first edition, this 100th-anniversary volume brings a new generation of readers expert guidance on every facet of homesteading, in a beautifully crafted package.

• The projects range from the practical (ridding a yard of poison ivy) to the downright bemusing (organising a potato-peeling contest), making this a book that's equal parts useful and entertaining.
• Originally published by the editors of Farm Journal a century ago, its advice still holds up in today's world.
• In a fast-paced, always-on, technology-driven age, How to Do Things: A Timeless Guide to a Simpler Life is a welcome trip back in time, and an invitation to reconnect with life's simpler pleasures.
• A must-have for anyone who likes getting things done with their own two hands, and a lovely gift for farmers, city dwellers, and everyone in between.

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