1 15

Cloudburst A Handbook of Rural Skills and Technology

Cloudburst A Handbook of Rural Skills and Technology

$7.99 USD
$7.99 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Condition: Very Good

Book Notes: Ex-Library Book Cover shows minor wear. Binding is tight. Pages are clean and intact.

Author(s): Vic Marks
Edition: Revised Edition

Publication year: 1977

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: Cloudburst Press

ISBN:

Born directly out of the practical, real-world experiences of individuals seeking to live sustainably and harmoniously with nature, this classic homesteading manual serves as a comprehensive guide to self-sufficiency and alternative environmental technology. Compiled fitfully and without rigid deadlines, the text brings together a diverse array of blueprints, instructional projects, and time-tested rural methodologies. It provides highly detailed, actionable layouts for constructing residential structures like a sixteen-foot personal dome, splitting shakes, building saunas, and designing functional pit privies. The technical guides expand into rural engineering, outlining how to harness small streams, design wooden undershot and overshot water wheels, build homemade windmills, and establish gravity-feed water supplies. Beyond heavy construction, the manual details domestic arts and food preservation, including bee defense, building juice presses, smoke-curing or salting fish, cheese making, and operating hand-powered washing machines. It functions as a vital historical archive of the 1970s back-to-the-land subculture, transforming complex alternative engineering into a clear, accessible baseline for independent country living.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight of the item and the delivery location. We ship via Media Mail or Ground Advantage through USPS.

Shop with Confidence!
We stand by the quality of our books. If for any reason you’re unsatisfied with your purchase, we offer a 100% full refund along with free return shipping.

View full details

Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.