At the very beginning of this Summer break I read a book entitled "Sugar Mountain" by Alfred Alcorn. It was total coincidence that I came across this book: while we on vacation in Western Massachusetts, we were walking around Shelburne Falls, on a date-night. At 7:00 in the evening we figured that no book stores would be open, but when we saw the lights on at Boswell's Books we crossed the street to take a look. As it happened, Mr. Alcorn was there for a booksigning. I read the blurb about his book on the door and decided to go in, and before we left I bought a copy. The book is about a family that escapes to a family farm as Survivalist, "Preppers" in the Shelburne Falls area during a global pandemic, and how they deal with the challenges of the situation, including marauding neighbors and mentally unprepared members of their own group. It was a very interesting read, and got me thinking in a couple new directions, having to do with preparation for uncertain times.
Arthur Haines has written a number of very thoughtful and thought provoking essays, including this one about the limitations of the prepper mindset.
If you are interested in building your skillsets to include bowmaking, friction fire building and related indigenous arts, the Maine Primitive Gathering in Wells, ME is a great way to start.
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