Title
The Maple Sugar Book: Together With Remarks On Pioneering As A Way Of Living In The Twentieth Century (Good Life Series)
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A Halfcentury Ago, The World Was Trying To Heal The Wounds Of Global War. People Were Rushing To Make Up For Lost Time, Grasping For Material Wealth. This Was The Era Of Total Electric Living, A Phrase Beamed Into Living Rooms By General Electric Spokesman Ronald Reagan. Environmental Awareness Was Barely A Gleam In The Eye Of Even Rachel Carson.And Yet, Helen And Scott Nearing Were On A Totally Different Path, Having Left The City For The Country, Eschewing Materialistic Society In A Quest For The Selfsufficiency They Deemed The Good Life. Chelsea Green Is Pleased To Honor Their Example By Publishing A New Edition Of The Maple Sugar Book, Complete With A New Section Of Neverbeforepublished Photos Of The Nearings Working On The Sugaring Operation, And An Essay By Greg Joly Relating The Story Behind The Book And Placing The Nearings' Work In The Context Of Their Neighborhood And Today'S Maple Industry.Maple Sugaring Was An Important Source Of Cash For The Nearings, As It Continues To Be For Many New England Farmers Today. This Book Is Filled With A History Of Sugaring From Native American To Modern Times, With Practical Tips On How To Sap Trees, Process Sap, And Market Syrup. In An Age Of Microchips And Software That Are Obsolete Before You Can Install Them, Maple Sugaring Is A Process That'S Stood The Test Of Time. Fifty Years After Its Original Publication In 1950, The Maple Sugar Book Is As Relevant As Ever To The Homestead Or Smallscale Commercial Practitioner.
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⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Maple Sugar Book'? A: The Maple Sugar Book primarily discusses the process of maple sugaring, including its history, practical tips on tapping trees, processing sap, and marketing syrup.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Helen and Scott Nearing, who are known for their commitment to self-sufficiency and the Good Life philosophy.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Maple Sugar Book' have? A: The book contains a total of 305 pages.
- Q: Is this a new edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the 50th anniversary edition, which includes never-before-published photos and an essay by Greg Joly.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'The Maple Sugar Book' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2000.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Natural Foods.
- Q: Where does the book ship from? A: The book ships from Vermont.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the history of maple sugaring, practical techniques for the sugaring process, and insights into the Nearings' lifestyle and philosophy.