The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

From dawn to dusk, friends and neighbors of Stacy Wentworth helped him raise a 50 foot barn in Arundel. Anne Gorham documents the work that went into putting the barn together.

With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and Mark Emerson document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.

Inside front cover for August 1979 Salt Magazine with masthead, mission statement, and issue summary.

Table of contents for August 1993 Salt Magazine.

Charles Reitze documents the history of the Davis Family. Reitze explores how the family attempts to be self-sufficient and as independent as American society allows.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Testimonials page for The Salt Book on the inside back cover of the August 1978 Salt Magazine.

From dawn to dusk, friends and neighbors of Stacy Wentworth helped him raise a 50 foot barn in Arundel. Anne Gorham documents the work that went into putting the barn together. Published in The Salt Book.

John Affleck highlights the life of Roland Watier, a member of the Council of Men. Affleck discusses Watier's storytelling and his role within the Council of Men.

Erin Campbell speaks to Alberta Redmond about her Christmas experiences growing up.

Readers write in response to the Salt Book.