{"product_id":"forgotten-art-growing-herbs-yankee-book-1972","title":"The Forgotten Art of Growing, Gardening and Cooking with Herbs (1972) Yankee Book Richard M Bacon","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1972 Yankee Magazine Herb Gardening \u0026amp; Homesteading Guide with Rustic New England Charm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the beloved \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForgotten Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e series from \u003cem\u003eYankee Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, this 1972 volume of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forgotten Art of Growing, Gardening and Cooking with Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e explores the traditional practices of growing, harvesting, and cooking with herbs—capturing the spirit of the back-to-the-land movement and New England self-sufficiency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard M. Bacon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book blends practical instruction rooted in lived experience. Inside, readers will find guidance on cultivating herbs, drying and preserving them, using them in home decoration, and incorporating them into everyday cooking. Simple recipes and traditional techniques are woven throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a striking black-and-white interior scene of a rustic New England room—herbs hanging from ceiling beams above a hearth—framed by a rich green border. It’s an image that perfectly reflects the book’s focus on domestic tradition, seasonal living, and handmade beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #9C8F81; background-color: #f4efea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6e6258; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard M. Bacon\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American writer, editor, and educator best known for his work with \u003cem\u003eYankee Magazine \u003c\/em\u003ein the 1970s, where he authored and compiled the popular \u003cem\u003eForgotten Arts\u003c\/em\u003e series. A graduate of Williams College, he also studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before pursuing careers in journalism, teaching, and writing. Living with his family on a small New Hampshire farm, Bacon embraced a largely self-reliant lifestyle—raising animals and practicing traditional skills that informed his work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible shelf wear and browning to the cover, particularly along the spine. Interior pages are clean with no writing, marks, or creases. Binding remains solid and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eExplore\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Books \u0026amp; Magazines | Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Printed Works\" href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/books-magazines-ledgers\"\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Magazines \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003ef\u003c\/a\u003eor more cookbooks, culinary pamphlets and recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Yankee Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43099591573571,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Herbs041.jpg?v=1774983128","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/forgotten-art-growing-herbs-yankee-book-1972","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}