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Immerse yourself in the riveting world of New England's loggers and river drivers with 'Tall Trees, Tough Men'. This compelling narrative, authored by Robert E. Pike, brings to life a unique breed of men who carved the American landscape with their axes and bravery. As you delve into this 320-page account, you'll discover the relentless spirit and daily struggles of these lumberjacks who braved the icy waters of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Their life was marked by long hours of hard labor, sleeping in wet blankets, and facing constant peril, all while they took pride in their identity as loggers.
Whether you are a history buff, an admirer of Americana, or simply seeking an engaging read, this book is a treasure trove of vivid anecdotes and expert insights. Pike, who worked alongside these resilient men, expertly depicts the various roles within the logging camps—from the camp boss to the river men—offering a rare glimpse into their camaraderie and hardships. The rich descriptions allow readers to almost smell the freshly cut timber and hear the earth-shaking sound of trees tumbling down.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393319170. Year: 2010. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393319170
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
The New England loggers and river drivers were a unique breed of men. Working with their axes and peaveys through Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, they contributed mightily to the development of the United States. The daily life of the loggers was hard ” working in deep icy water fourteen hours a day, sleeping in wet blankets, eating coarse food, and constantly risking their lives. Their pay was very low, yet they were proud to call themselves loggers. When they came out of the woods after the spring drives, they ebulliently spent their pay carousing in the staid New England towns. Robert E. Pike, who as a youth worked in the woods and on the rivers, writes affectionately and knowingly, with humorous anecdotes, of every detail of lumbering. He describes the daily life of the logging camps, giving a picture of the different specialist jobs: the camp boss, the choppers, the sawyers and filers, the scaler, the teamsters, the river men, the railroaders, and the lumber kings. His descriptions bring the reader vividly into the woods, smelling the tangy, newly cut timber, hearing the boom of the falling trees.
"The author's lively prose matches the temper of his subject. . . . This is basic history, geography, psychology, economics, and folklore all rolled into one top-quality volume. R. S. Monahan, New York Times Book Review
Whether you are a history buff, an admirer of Americana, or simply seeking an engaging read, this book is a treasure trove of vivid anecdotes and expert insights. Pike, who worked alongside these resilient men, expertly depicts the various roles within the logging camps—from the camp boss to the river men—offering a rare glimpse into their camaraderie and hardships. The rich descriptions allow readers to almost smell the freshly cut timber and hear the earth-shaking sound of trees tumbling down.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393319170. Year: 2010. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 320.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393319170
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
The New England loggers and river drivers were a unique breed of men. Working with their axes and peaveys through Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, they contributed mightily to the development of the United States. The daily life of the loggers was hard ” working in deep icy water fourteen hours a day, sleeping in wet blankets, eating coarse food, and constantly risking their lives. Their pay was very low, yet they were proud to call themselves loggers. When they came out of the woods after the spring drives, they ebulliently spent their pay carousing in the staid New England towns. Robert E. Pike, who as a youth worked in the woods and on the rivers, writes affectionately and knowingly, with humorous anecdotes, of every detail of lumbering. He describes the daily life of the logging camps, giving a picture of the different specialist jobs: the camp boss, the choppers, the sawyers and filers, the scaler, the teamsters, the river men, the railroaders, and the lumber kings. His descriptions bring the reader vividly into the woods, smelling the tangy, newly cut timber, hearing the boom of the falling trees.
"The author's lively prose matches the temper of his subject. . . . This is basic history, geography, psychology, economics, and folklore all rolled into one top-quality volume. R. S. Monahan, New York Times Book Review