Echoes of Puget Sound: Fifty Years of Logging and Steamboating – hinnat ja saatavuus

Echoes of Puget Sound: Fifty Years of Logging and Steamboating is a historical account of the logging and steamboat industries in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. The book is written by Torger Birkeland, who worked in the logging industry for many years and has a deep knowledge of the subject matter. The book covers a fifty-year period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, a time when the logging industry was booming in the Pacific Northwest. Birkeland provides a detailed account of the various methods used to harvest timber, from hand saws and axes to steam-powered machinery. The book also explores the role of steamboats in the logging industry, which were used to transport logs and lumber from the forests to the mills. Birkeland describes the different types of steamboats used in the Puget Sound region and the challenges of navigating the narrow waterways and shallow channels. Throughout the book, Birkeland provides firsthand accounts of his experiences working in the logging industry and traveling on steamboats. He also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the history of the region to life. Overall, Echoes of Puget Sound: Fifty Years of Logging and Steamboating is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest or the logging and steamboat industries. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.