Friday, September 13, 2013

How Chris died...a discussion of wild potato and field sweet pea

I am grateful for my friend Jamie who posted the following article: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2013/09/how-chris-mccandless-died.html

Years ago I remember reading of this young man and his quest to find a purer lifestyle. His death was disturbing in several ways. Many mourned the senseless loss; others sought to find answers. If you are a harvester of wild foods, you may want to read it. Even in Nova Scotia, there are many harmful plants and fungi that can cause death or painful disfigurement.