Judson Hale

Old Farmer's Almanac of Everyday Advice
Lots of different advice throughout the years. Found how to tell time and direction by the stars the most fascinating facts.
So many really cool things from the olden days that still work....what flowers represent...
mixing and using of herbs to rid of common colds and other ailments.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

Just what you would expect -- Enjoyable

Take the test! Find out which dialect(s) of New England speech you speak or understand (sorry, no college credit for this). Understand how New Englanders can simultaneously be admired and exasperate. This collection of anecdotes, history, food, weather and customs explains these folks, even attempting a definition of the elusive term “Yankee”.
A hilarious must-read for anyone interested in comprehending the people from the northeast.

Since 1792, "The Old Farmer's Almanac" has offered suggestions on everything from the best time to plant peas to creating elixirs for prophetic dreams. This volume brings together hundreds of years of practical experience and American ingenuity, and tackles all sorts of household problems with anecdotes, homespun secrets, and well-researched advice.