[Travis McGee]

Yes, that would be a nice outcome. A remote valley could run power machines off of water power the way they did centuries ago. Defend itself, maybe, depending. Plenty of water, enough to eat. “Foxfire Books” and similar printed literature would be essential to rediscover the timeless old ways to make soap, candles, butter etc.

[reformedliberal]

“Foxfire Books” and similar printed literature would be essential to rediscover the timeless old ways to make soap, candles, butter etc.

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Current folks do all that, still. There is an entire artisanal subculture, some are just hobbyists, others make a living at it. We have a long-established school out here where folks teach various such crafts and trades.

http://www.driftlessfolkschool.org/

Teachers/students of all ages. My husband was encouraged to present some classes, but the timing has never worked out for him to do so.