{"product_id":"9781454910701","title":"Back in the Day: 101 Things Everyone Used to Know How to Do","description":"\u003cbr\u003eToday's modern conveniences make life easier—but have they caused us to lose vital skills our ancestors took for granted? When was the last time you plucked a chicken for dinner? Dug a well to get fresh water? Defended a castle? The time has come to reacquaint ourselves with the past. Here, in a charmingly nostalgic volume, are 101 fascinating things that we've forgotten how to do, along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to enlighten us. Some are practical, such as shearing a sheep. Others are fun, like playing hopscotch. And still more reveal how folks used to behave—would you know the rules of etiquette at a medieval banquet? You'll be captivated by the ancient tips, time-tested advice, and bygone suggestions.","brand":"Fall River Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054034108656,"sku":"9781454910701","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781454910701_p0.jpg?v=1763851408","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781454910701","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}