INTRODUCTION
PREPARING FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Planning Carefully; Navigating the Wilderness; Negotiating Difficult Terrain; Key Landmarks in Orleans County; Waterways; Major Roads; Significant Geological Features
CHOOSING YOUR LAND
Recognizing Soil Types; Other Considerations
WATER RESOURCES
Natural Water Sources; Groundwater and Wells; Cisterns and Rainwater Harvesting; Water for Irrigation; Water Conservation Practices; Water in Daily Life; Seasonal Considerations
CLAIMING YOUR LAND
The Process of Claiming Land; Defending And Maintaining Land Claims; Maintaining The Land; The Role Of Local Government And Community; Life as a Land Owner
ESTABLISHING A SELF-SUFFICIENT HOMESTEAD
Weather And Seasonal Changes; Food Production And Preservation; Shelter Building And Maintenance; Essential Crafting; Community Support And Mutual Aid; Barn Raising And Collective Labor; Knowledge Sharing And Education; Interactions With Native Americans
CLIMATE AND WEATHER PATTERNS
Critical Seasonal Activities; Storms And Natural Disasters; Weather Variability And Adaptation; The Role Of Community In Disaster Preparedness; Soil Conditions And Fertility; Soil Management Practices; Challenges Of Soil Management
FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Crop Management; Understanding The Local Climate And Soil; Common Crops; Diversification And Risk Management; Planting Techniques; Harvesting Techniques; Storing Crops; Livestock Management; Key Types Of Livestock; Breeding Practices; Feeding And Nutrition; Barns And Stables; Protection From Predators; Basic Veterinary Care; Economic And Cultural Value Of Livestock; Agricultural Tools And Techniques; Essential Agricultural Tools
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE
Shelter Building; Log Cabins; Heating Your Home; Barns And Outbuildings; Building With Stone, Mud, And Other Materials; Seasonal Construction Considerations; Maintaining Fences; Types Of Fences And Their Uses; Building Fences Techniques And Challenges; Maintaining Fences; Land Management; Clearing The Forest; Managing Forests And Woodlots
NATURAL RESOURCES AND THEIR USE
Sustainable Hunting And Trapping; Timber And Wood Resources; Types Of Wood And Their Uses; Timber For Construction; Timber For Tools And Implements; The Environmental Impact Of Timber Use; Timber As A Cash Crop
IDENTIFICATION OF COMMON PLANTS
Common Trees; Beneficial Plants; Common Foraged Nuts; Edible Mushrooms; Preservation of Foraged Foods; Poisonous Plants
FISHING AND HUNTING
Fishing For Sustenance; Harvesting The Bounty Of Rivers And Lakes; Fishing Techniques; Fishing Seasons; Preserving The Catch; Hunting Wild Game; Deer Hunting; Small Game Hunting; Waterfowl And Game Birds; Predator Control And Fur Trapping; Seasonal Hunting Cycles; Preservation And Storage
WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION
Fish; Birds; Reptiles; Snakes; Turtles; Amphibians ; Mammals; Essential Food Source; Valued For Fur; Valued For Meat And Hides; Preditors; Protecting Livestock And Property;; Dealing With Predator Attacks; Of Bears And Beech Trees
PEST CONTROL
Insect Pests And Their Identification; Strategies For Pest Control
FIRE MANAGEMENT
Fire Building; Types Of Fires And Their Uses; Selecting And Preparing Firewood; Fire Starting Techniques; Fire Safety; Preventing House Fires; Preventing And Controlling Wildfires; Emergency Preparedness; Managing And Maintaining Fire Tools
COMMON AILMENTS AND CAUSES OF DEATH
REMEDIES AND PIONEER HEALING PRACTICES
Folk Medicine Home Remedies; Collaboration With Native Americans; Common Medicinal Plants And Their Uses; Preparing And Using Herbal Remedies; Harvesting And Drying Herbs; Understanding The Risks And Limitations Of Herbal Medicine; Potential Side Effects And Toxicity; Interaction With Other Treatments; Recognizing The Limits Of Herbal Medicine
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE
Treating Injuries; Wound Care; Dealing With Broken Bones; Treating Burns; Managing Shock
BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY
Establishing Educational Institutions; Establishing Religious Institutions; Establishing Local Governance; Cooperatives and Mutual Aid Societies; The Role of Women in Community Organization
SETTING UP KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
Postal Routes And Post Roads; Water Infrastructure; Mills And Water Power; Storage Infrastructure; Communal Buildings And Public Spaces; Transportation Infrastructure
NAVIGATING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
Credit And Trade Goods; Key Services Vital To Every Community; Participating In The Local Economy
INTERACTIONS WITH NATIVE AMERICANS
Navigating Trade, Communication, And Respect; Building Ties; Conflict Resolution
ESSENTIAL CRAFTING FOR HOME AND TRADE
Preparation Of Daily Necessities; Clothing And Textile Production; Wool Production; Tanning Hides; Preparing Flax For Linen; Spinning Wool; Weaving Cloth; Knitting And Crocheting; Sewing And Garment Construction; Leatherworking; Dyeing Fabrics; Mending And Patching; Seasonal Projects; Making And Mending Shoes; Undergarments And Linens
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Gender Roles; Extended Family And Community Support; Marriage And Partnership; Family Growth And Challenges; Celebrations And Traditions
CONCLUSION
