That movie, ‘Baby Boom’ was on, ‘Free Government TV’ a few weeks back. Hard to believe they’d show a film about dropping out, self-sufficiency and being your own boss, LOL!
My favorite apple-related book is, ‘The Orchard: A Memoir’ by Adele Crockett Robinson
“The Orchard is an exquisitely beautiful and poignant memoir of a young woman’s single-handed struggle to save her New England farm in the depths of the Great Depression. Recently discovered by the author’s daughter, it tells the story of Adele “Kitty” Robertson, young and energetic, but unprepared by her Radcliffe education for the rigors of apple farming in those bitter times. Alone at the end of a country road, with only a Great Dane for company, plagued by debts, broken machinery, and killing frosts, Kitty revives the old orchard after years of neglect. Every day is a struggle, but every day she is also rewarded by the beauty of the world and the unexpected kindness of neighbors and hired workers.”
https://www.amazon.com/Orchard-Memoir-Adele-Crockett-Robertson/dp/0553378597
List of sources for Regional Heirloom Apples
Some midwest sources would be Stark Brothers, Seed Savers exchange in Decorah IA, Jungs in Randolf WI;
In the west I think One green World and Territorial Seeds and Raintree nurseries;
Missed in the list; Edible Landscaping in Afton VA (Which Also sells Norton and other American developed types of grape vines.)
Its Fall so this would be the time of year to plant your apple tree.