Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks - by William Gove (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- The period of 1890-1950 marked the romantic era of steam power as the rails reached deep into the old growth of the Adirondack woods to harvest the timber crop.
- About the Author: Bill Gove is a retired forester with a keen interest in railroading and the history of the lumber industry.
- 272 Pages
- Transportation, Railroads
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Book Synopsis
The period of 1890-1950 marked the romantic era of steam power as the rails reached deep into the old growth of the Adirondack woods to harvest the timber crop.
In this volume, not only does William Gove provide an in-depth history of railroad activity in the Adirondacks he also describes the logging methods used, the role of railroads in the logging industry, and the influence of the railroads on the condition of the Adirondack forest today. In addition, he addresses the political and economic forces determining the location and viability of logging railroads, villages, and the forest industry.About the Author
Bill Gove is a retired forester with a keen interest in railroading and the history of the lumber industry. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Granite Railroads of Vermont, Sky Route to the Quarries, Log Drives on the Connecticut River, J.E. Henry's Logging Railroads, and Logging Railroads of the Saco River Valley. He has contributed many articles to Northern Logger, Vermont Life, and Timber Times.Dimensions (Overall): 11.28 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .98 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.96 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Transportation
Sub-Genre: Railroads
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Theme: History
Format: Hardcover
Author: William Gove
Language: English
Street Date: January 16, 2006
TCIN: 88977103
UPC: 9780815607946
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-0275
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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