--- product_id: 4808253 title: "The Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers" price: "¥3866" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4808253-the-forgotten-skills-of-self-sufficiency-used-by-the-mormon store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers **Price:** ¥3866 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers - **How much does it cost?** ¥3866 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4808253-the-forgotten-skills-of-self-sufficiency-used-by-the-mormon) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Many people dream of becoming self-reliant during these times of fluctuating prices and uncertain job security. Using truly simple techniques, you can cultivate the pioneer's independence and strengthen your family's self-reliance as you discover the joy of homegrown food, thrift, and self-sufficient living. Grow your own food and apply other pioneer knowledge to combat the effects of lost wages, harsh weather, economic recession, and commercial contamination and shortages. More titles by Caleb Warnock: "More Forgotten Skills of Self Sufficiency" "Forgotten Skills of Backyard Herbal Healing and Family Health" "Backyard Winter Gardening" "The 100 Percent Natural Food Cookbook" "Stress-Free Vegetable Gardening" "The Art of Baking with Natural Yeast" "Seed Saving" "Trouble's on the Menu" Review: Outstanding! Completely Fascinating! - I bought this book with some trepidation based on the less positive reviews saying that it was very basic information. But I was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived! I have been gardening for most of my 43 years [I had my own first plot as a small child]. I am aware of the controversy over Monsanto and hybrid and GMO seeds. I've raised my own chickens. So I already knew a lot before I began reading. That said, I learned quite a few very helpful things from this book. But, beyond the practical educational value, I thought this book was fascinating for the history it gives. I really enjoyed reading the excerps of the actual diaries of the pioneers and getting to see what they did. Is this all "forgotten" information? Well, yes, by most people. But if you are like me and already do a lot of self sufficient things in your garden, then it won't be "forgotten" for you. HOWEVER, you will still gain much by reading this book, not least of all enjoyment! This is a well written and interesting read. I'm very glad I purchased it. Review: A good generalized book :) Great gift - What I appreciated most is that the book feels approachable rather than overwhelming. Self-sufficiency can sound intimidating, but this book presents the subject in a way that makes it feel possible, even for beginners. It’s the kind of guide that encourages you to start small (maybe with gardening, food storage, or basic repairs) and gradually build confidence. The book also has a nostalgic charm. It reminds readers that many “old-fashioned” skills are still incredibly valuable today, especially in a world where rising costs and supply issues make independence more appealing. Even if you don’t plan to live fully off-grid, there are plenty of useful ideas that can be applied to everyday life. My only minor critique is that some readers may want more step-by-step detail depending on their skill level. It works well as a broad introduction and inspiration guide, but absolute beginners may still need additional resources for certain projects. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #208,145 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #202 in Mormonism #378 in Gardening & Horticulture Techniques (Books) #2,211 in Home Improvement & Design Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,401 Reviews | ## Images ![The Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913mwiQr+oL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding! Completely Fascinating! *by K***Y on March 9, 2013* I bought this book with some trepidation based on the less positive reviews saying that it was very basic information. But I was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived! I have been gardening for most of my 43 years [I had my own first plot as a small child]. I am aware of the controversy over Monsanto and hybrid and GMO seeds. I've raised my own chickens. So I already knew a lot before I began reading. That said, I learned quite a few very helpful things from this book. But, beyond the practical educational value, I thought this book was fascinating for the history it gives. I really enjoyed reading the excerps of the actual diaries of the pioneers and getting to see what they did. Is this all "forgotten" information? Well, yes, by most people. But if you are like me and already do a lot of self sufficient things in your garden, then it won't be "forgotten" for you. HOWEVER, you will still gain much by reading this book, not least of all enjoyment! This is a well written and interesting read. I'm very glad I purchased it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good generalized book :) Great gift *by A***L on April 24, 2026* What I appreciated most is that the book feels approachable rather than overwhelming. Self-sufficiency can sound intimidating, but this book presents the subject in a way that makes it feel possible, even for beginners. It’s the kind of guide that encourages you to start small (maybe with gardening, food storage, or basic repairs) and gradually build confidence. The book also has a nostalgic charm. It reminds readers that many “old-fashioned” skills are still incredibly valuable today, especially in a world where rising costs and supply issues make independence more appealing. Even if you don’t plan to live fully off-grid, there are plenty of useful ideas that can be applied to everyday life. My only minor critique is that some readers may want more step-by-step detail depending on their skill level. It works well as a broad introduction and inspiration guide, but absolute beginners may still need additional resources for certain projects. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good beginner book *by G***R on January 27, 2012* I purchased this naively thinking I would get "forgotten" skills of self-sufficient farming. That was my mistake. Every "forgotten" skill listed I have seen in other books. It lists things you wouldn't know if you never had a garden, chickens, or tried to preserve food, but if you had any knowledge, first hand or research on a subject you wanted to know, this book is is of little help. This book is a decent 'beginner' book, but pretty much only that. The book covers topics such as raising chickens, creating a garden area, seed saving, fresh food storage, and very, very general ideas on plant types depending on what you are looking for. It covers several topics on a general scale, with only a hand full (and I mean only a hand full) or so of specific ideas or tips for each topic. The section on chickens is the largest as it is 40 out of the 130 pages. If you need or want direction on whether to garden, get chickens, or how to start thinking about tackling those tasks, this book is a good start with pros and cons listed on a few subjects for you to easily see what is involved. If you already have direction and are looking for new info, get a book on your topic of interest, as this will be likely a repeat of info you already have. Great beginner book worth 5 stars, misleading "forgotten skills" which aren't forgotten on the topics in other books (which have more info on the topic) gets 3 stars, average 4 in my mind. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers - More Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency [Paperback] Caleb Warnock - Forgotten Skills of Backyard Herbal Healing and Family Health --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4808253-the-forgotten-skills-of-self-sufficiency-used-by-the-mormon](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4808253-the-forgotten-skills-of-self-sufficiency-used-by-the-mormon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-30*