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Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks

Gove, William

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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.

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SYRACUSE UNIV PR

Bisac Major Subject

Transportation

Bisac Minor Subject

Railroads - History

Binding Type

Hardcover

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Length

11.28 Inches

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Width

8.8 Inches

Publication Date

1970-01-01

Height

0.98 Inches

ISBN 10

0815607946

Weight

1.96 Pounds

Book EAN

9780815607946

Target Audiance

Adults

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