The Complete Yurt Handbook |  | Author: Paul King
Publisher: Eco-Logic Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 205,353
Media: Paperback
Pages: 121
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 6.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1899233083
Dewey Decimal Number: 643
EAN: 9781899233083
ASIN: 1899233083
Publication Date: July 1, 2002
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Product Description
The yurt or ger is a low-impact structure that causes no permanent damage to the land on which it is pitched. It is easy to erect and can be taken down in an hour. It is cool in summer and, with a stove, warm in winter. For centuries, people throughout central Asia have made yurts their homes. Robust and versatile, the yurt has evolved into the ultimate portable dwelling.
Yurts are perfect for offices, summer houses, meditation spaces, spare rooms, or just beautifully satisfying spaces to be in! Join the thousands of North Americans who are discovering the many virtues of the yurt. Part 1 of the book delves into the history of the yurt and the principles behind its construction, and explores modern life in a Mongolian ger and the culture and etiquette of ger living.
Part 2 gives fully illustrated and detailed instructions on how to make several of the most popular types of yurt, including the "weekend yurt." With a few common wood-working tools, even an absolute beginner could build the frame for this simple, elegant structure.
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 Big things come in small packages February 9, 2003
Selah Barling (Seattle, WA United States)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
It's amazing how much information is in this rather small book. You could keep it in your pocket as you built your own functional yurt. The writing is to the point and very informative. I've checked out many books on building yurts and this is the best. High points of this book for me: clear patterns, listing of materials and tools needed, time estimates for building, vocabulary of yurt parts, basic history of the people who use yurts, their various regions, and yurt variations. Get this book if you really want to build a yurt and do it right.
A do-it-yourself education in the art of yurt-building August 11, 2002
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
The Complete Yurt Handbook by professional yurt builder Paul King is a solid history of the yurt, a simple dwelling used throughout central Asia for hundreds of years. It is also a "user friendly" how-to instruction book for building several different types of yurt. Exhaustively researched and steeped in Mongolian history and culture, The Complete Yurt Handbook illustrates its meticulous instructions with photographs and diagrams, presenting a thorough do-it-yourself education in the art of yurt-building. The Complete Yurt Handbook is a fascinating, unique, and highly recommended book presenting just about everything there is to know about the yurt.
Just good info September 3, 2004
John Stephenson (Honey Creek, Iowa)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
None of the chatter, just good info on how to build yurts and gers. Forget the other larger books. Simple and to the point. Most of the drawings are freehand and not cad, but nothing is lost in the process.
Gers and Yurts July 28, 2005
M. Nesbitt (Ireland)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is an invaluable source of information on the history, building and use of the portable felt structures called Gers. Well researched and clearly written, the book covers all the detailed procedures needed for building one of these structures including authentic plans for a variety of sizes. There is a good glossary of terms and many helpful suggestions for the sourcing of materials.
Great book for yurt/ger construction November 3, 2006
M. Serrano (Portland, OR)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
One of the best books I've found with concise building instructions. It also gives the historical context and more period method of construction as well. Great book for a beginner, which I am.
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