Big Timber: A Story of the Northwest

The logging industry has played a major role in the history of the Northwest. From the early days of settlement, when logs were used to build homes and businesses, to the present day, when timber is still a vital part of the region's economy, logging has been a way of life for many people in the Northwest.

Big Timber A Story of the Northwest

by Bertrand W. Sinclair

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Language	:	English
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Big Timber tells the story of the men and women who worked in the logging industry, and of the impact that industry had on the region. It is a story of hard work, danger, and sacrifice, but it is also a story of community and resilience.

The Early Days

The logging industry in the Northwest began in the early 1800s, when settlers began to arrive in the region. These settlers needed wood to build homes and businesses, and they soon began to cut down trees in the forests that covered the region.

At first, logging was a small-scale operation. Settlers would cut down trees with axes and saws, and then use oxen or horses to drag the logs to sawmills. However, as the demand for lumber grew, logging operations became more and more industrialized.

In the late 1800s, steam-powered logging equipment began to be used in the Northwest. This equipment made it possible to cut down trees more quickly and efficiently, and it also made it possible to transport logs over longer distances.

The use of steam-powered equipment led to a boom in the logging industry in the Northwest. By the early 1900s, the region was producing more lumber than any other part of the country.

The Impact of the Logging Industry

The logging industry had a major impact on the Northwest. It provided jobs for thousands of people, and it helped to develop the region's infrastructure.

However, the logging industry also had a negative impact on the environment. The clear-cutting of forests led to soil erosion and flooding, and it also destroyed wildlife habitat.

The Decline of the Logging Industry

The logging industry in the Northwest began to decline in the mid-20th century. This was due to a number of factors, including the increasing cost of labor, the decline in the demand for lumber, and the growing awareness of the environmental impact of logging.

Today, the logging industry in the Northwest is much smaller than it once was. However, it is still an important part of the region's economy, and it continues to provide jobs for thousands of people.

Big Timber is a story of the Northwest, of the men and women who worked in the logging industry, and of the impact that industry had on the region. It is a story of hard work, danger, and sacrifice, but it is also a story of community and resilience.

Big Timber A Story of the Northwest

by Bertrand W. Sinclair

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	596 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	331 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Item Weight	:	9.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	4.84 x 0.67 x 7.99 inches

FREE