Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks by Gove, William
Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks by Gove, William

Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks

The period of 1890-1950 marked the romantic era of steam power as the rails reached deep into...
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Author: William Gove
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Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks by Gove, William

Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks

$90.48
Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks by Gove, William

Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks

$90.48
Author: William Gove
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

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 Adirondacksthere were twenty-four rails in allhe 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.

Author: William Gove
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 01/16/2006
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 11.28h x 8.80w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780815607946

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.
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