Logging Railroads Along The Pemigewasset River

Author : Bill Gove
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781931271196
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logging Railroads Along the Pemigewasset River written by Bill Gove and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'Logging Railroads along the Pemigewasset River' by retired forester and longtime rail buff Bill Gove tells the fascinating story of the golden age of lumbering and railroading in the Pemigewasset River Valley of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Based on more than three decades of research, Gove's book examines the history of the various logging operations that worked the Pemi watershed for a period of nearly 50 years. Among the logging railroads covered are the Gordon Pond, Woodstock & Thornton Gore, and Beebe River Railroads, plus the timberland operations of the Johnson Lumber Company, Woodstock Lumber Company, W.D. Veazey and Company, and Parker Young Company." --Publisher's description.

Author : Erin Paul Donovan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467128627
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book East Branch & Lincoln Railroad written by Erin Paul Donovan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built by James Everell Henry, the East Branch & Lincoln Railroad (EB&L) is considered to be the grandest and largest logging railroad operation ever built in New England. In 1892, the mountain town of Lincoln, New Hampshire, was transformed from a struggling wilderness enclave to a thriving mill town when Henry moved his logging operation from Zealand. He built houses, a company store, sawmills, and a railroad into the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River watershed to harvest virgin spruce. Despite the departure of the last EB&L log train from Lincoln Woods by 1948, the industry's cut-and-run practices forever changed the future of land conservation in the region, prompting legislation like the Weeks Act of 1911 and the Wilderness Act of 1964. Today, nearly every trail in the Pemigewasset Wilderness follows or utilizes portions of the old EB&L Railroad bed.

Author : William Gove
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780815607946
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks written by William Gove and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Mike Dickerman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625845324
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stories from the White Mountains written by Mike Dickerman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout its rich and varied history, New Hampshire's White Mountains region has played host to explorers and adventurers, as well as grand hotels and their well-heeled guests. In this anthology of historical writing, local author Mike Dickerman captures the spirit, tenacity and resourcefulness of those who have lived, worked and played in these Great White Hills. His stories also bring to life dramatic events that scarred the landscape long ago, such as tragic plane crashes and the devastating Hurricane of 1938. The book spans the ages, from the logging railroads of yesteryear to the forest fire lookout towers of the mid-20th century, and covers the expanse of these rolling hills, from the snow-laden heights of Mount Washington to the stately grounds of the Mountain View House in Whitefield.

Author : Kramer A. Adams
Publisher : Seattle : Superior Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logging Railroads of the West written by Kramer A. Adams and published by Seattle : Superior Publishing Company. This book was released on 1961 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers logging railroad history in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevaha, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico from the 1860's through the 1950's.

Author : Mike Dickerman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625845332
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book White Mountains Hiking History written by Mike Dickerman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the time of pioneer settlers Abel and Ethan Allen Crawford, explorers and adventurers have been lured by the stunning peaks and lush valleys of New Hampshire's White Mountains. In the nearly two centuries since the Crawfords constructed their first crude footpath onto the heights of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, the White Mountain trail system has evolved into an intricate network featuring more than 1,400 miles of marked paths. Retrace the steps of early mountain guides such as Charles Lowe and Allen "Old Man" Thompson and learn how these early path-makers made New England's most popular and extensive mountain trail system possible. Longtime northern New Hampshire hiking columnist and guidebook author Mike Dickerman traces the fascinating story of this evolution with this new collection of profiles and reflections on the early trails and trailblazers of the region.

Author : Gordon DuBois
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645306771
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Paths Less Traveled: Tramping on Trails (And Sometimes Not) to Find New Hampshire's Special Places written by Gordon DuBois and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PATHS LESS TRAVELED By: Gordon DuBois Many a fascinating tale is told in this outstanding collection of hiking columns penned by avid tramper Gordon DuBois. Paths Less Traveled takes the reader along trails – and sometimes off-trail - far and wide across the Lakes Region, the White Mountains, and the lonesome North Country. Within these pages you’ll find vivid narratives of treks to peaks, ponds, waterfalls, old logging railroad grades, abandoned villages, big trees, little-known conservation lands, and many other interesting destinations. The trips range from family-friendly strolls to epic bushwhacks and daunting rock scrambles. Along the way the author provides a generous helping of local historical lore. Also included are useful tips on safe hiking in summer and winter, leave no trace principles, senior fitness, and a canine perspective from Reuben, the author’s faithful trail companion. Paths Less Traveled will be a treasured addition to any New Hampshire hiker’s bookshelf. Steven D. Smith, Co-Editor of the AMC White Mountain Guide Paths Less Traveled describes several trails in Meredith complete with details on how to find them and what to expect when I get there. I am a novice hiker with a young dog and Gordon's book has helped us to get started on adventures without feeling overwhelmed by trails that are too challenging or too crowded for us. Erin Apostolos, Director Meredith Public Library If you are an explorer who likes to seek out destinations that are a bit different or are off the radar away from the crowds, Paths Less Traveled is for you. Author Gordon DuBois draws upon his extensive experience hiking throughout New England to bring the reader to some locations that are more well-known and many that are not, some by trail and others by bushwhack. Peppered with personal anecdotes and interesting historical narratives, Paths Less Traveled is a captivating read and will appeal to both the experienced and novice hiker. Ken MacGray, Co-Editor of the AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, 5th Edition

Author : Bruce D. Heald
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625844050
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Boston & Maine Railroad: Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail written by Bruce D. Heald and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-19 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 27, 1835, New Hampshire chartered the Boston & Maine Railroad, and a juggernaut was born. By 1900, the B&M operated some 2,300 miles of track in northern New England, having taken over an astonishing forty-seven different railroads since its inception. The B&M loomed particularly large in the Granite State, where it controlled 96 percent of all tracks and was the primary conveyance through the rugged heart of New England s most formidable mountain range.From the gravity-defying Mount Washington Cog Railway to logging transport trains to the famous Depression-era Snow Train, A History of the Boston & Maine Railroad traces the fascinating history of New England's most renowned railway.

Author : Laurence Armand French
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 0761863842
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frog Town written by Laurence Armand French and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frog Towndescribes in detail a French Canadian parish that was unique due to the high density of both Acadian and Quebecois settlers that were situated in a Yankee stronghold of Puritan stock. This demography provided for a volatile history that accentuated the inter-ethnic/sectarian conflicts of the time. In this book, Laurence Armand French discusses the work, language, and social activities of the working-class French Canadians during the changing times that transformed them from French Canadians to Franco Americans. French also articulates the current double-standard of justice within New Hampshire with details of actual cases, presented alongside their circumstances and judicial outcomes, to offer a thorough depiction of the community of Frog Town.

Author : Frank Alexander King
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816640843
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Minnesota Logging Railroads written by Frank Alexander King and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the heyday of lumberjacks and sawmills, railroads such as the Duluth and Northern Minnesota and the Alger-Smith enabled logging companies to break away from the traditional mode of transportation (floating logs downriver) and its shortfalls (logjams and winter freezes). Frank King traces this rich history from its beginnings in 1886 to the railroads' disappearance around 1937 when the last of the giant sawmills closed down. King profiles every logging railroad in Minnesota and examines all aspects of their operations, including locomotives such as the geared Shays and Heislers, McGiffert log loaders, Russel log cars, dump trestles, hot ponds, logging camp life, railroad finances, and the impact on communities as timber supplies ran out and lumbering and sawmill operations shut down, causing thousands to lose their jobs. Heavily illustrated throughout, Minnesota Logging Railroads contains maps, photographs, postcards, engineering drawings, and railroad memorabilia such as timetables, passes, fare receipts, and freight tariffs. The appendixes comprehensively list the state's logging railroads, locomotive rosters, and railroad and lumber company names.