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When The White Pine Was King: A History Of Lumberjacks, Log Drives, And Sawdust Cities In Wisconsin
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From The Ring Of The Ax In The Woods, To The Scream Of The Saw Blade In The Mill, To The Founding Of Many Of Wisconsins Communities, Jerry Apps Does An Outstanding Job Bringing Wisconsins Logging And Lumbering Heritage To Life.Kerry P. Bloedorn, Director, Rhinelander Pioneer Park Historical Complexfor More Than Half A Century, Logging, Lumber Production, And Affiliated Enterprises In Wisconsins Northwoods Provided Jobs For Tens Of Thousands Of Wisconsinites And Wealth For Many Individuals. The Industry Cut Through The Lives Of Nearly Every Wisconsin Citizen, From An Immigrant Lumberjack Or Camp Cook In The Chippewa Valley To A Suamico Sawmill Operator, An Oshkosh Factory Worker To A Milwaukee Banker.When The White Pine Was King Tells The Stories Of The Heyday Of Logging: Of Lumberjacks And Camp Cooks, Of River Drives And Deadly Log Jams, Of Sawmills And Lumber Towns And The Echo Of The Ax Ringing Through The Northwoods As Yet Another White Pine Crashed To The Ground. He Explores The Aftermath Of The Logging Era, Including Efforts To Farm The Cutover (Most Of Them Doomed To Fail), Successful Reforestation Work, And The Legacy Of The Lumber And Wood Products Industries, Which Continue To Fuel The States Economy.Enhanced With Dozens Of Historic Photos, When The White Pine Was King Transports Readers To The Lumber Boom Era And Reveals How The Lessons Learned In The Vast Northern Forestlands Continue To Shape The Region Today.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'When the White Pine Was King'? A: The book focuses on the history of lumberjacks, log drives, and the lumber industry in Wisconsin, especially highlighting the impact of logging on local communities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'When the White Pine Was King'? A: The author is Jerry Apps, known for his expertise in Wisconsin's logging and lumbering heritage.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'When the White Pine Was King' published? A: The book was published on August 21, 2020.
- Q: Is 'When the White Pine Was King' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in environmental economics, history, and Wisconsin's logging heritage.
- Q: Does the book include photographs? A: Yes, it is enhanced with dozens of historic photos that illustrate the logging boom era.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the stories of lumberjacks, the impact of logging on communities, and the legacy of the lumber industry in Wisconsin.
- Q: Is there a focus on the modern implications of logging in the book? A: Yes, the book explores the aftermath of the logging era, including reforestation efforts and the continuing influence of the lumber industry on Wisconsin's economy.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the historical significance of logging in Wisconsin and its effects on the state's culture and economy.