A history of Vermont's maple sugar industry

"A History of Vermont's Maple Sugar Industry" by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association, offers a look into the story of Vermont's maple sugar business. The book travels from its humble beginnings with Native Americans through all the steps of how sugar is made, including how trees are tapped, how the sap gets boiled down, and the tools used. Going further, the book emphasizes the importance of the industry to Vermont's towns, describing social gatherings during sugar-making season while also spotlighting the maple sugar industry association whose goal was to maintain high standards. Stories about economic hardships from product competition, coupled with advice for buying real maple products, complete this account of culture, how food is made, and the economics that affect Vermont.