This book, titled ""This Was Sawmilling: Sawdust Sagas Of The Western Mills"" by Ralph Warren Andrews, provides a comprehensive account of the sawmilling industry in the western United States. The author draws upon his own experiences as a sawmill worker and manager, as well as extensive research, to paint a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of this vital industry. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of sawmilling in the west, the technological advances that transformed the industry, the ...
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This book, titled ""This Was Sawmilling: Sawdust Sagas Of The Western Mills"" by Ralph Warren Andrews, provides a comprehensive account of the sawmilling industry in the western United States. The author draws upon his own experiences as a sawmill worker and manager, as well as extensive research, to paint a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of this vital industry. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of sawmilling in the west, the technological advances that transformed the industry, the daily lives of sawmill workers, and the impact of sawmilling on the environment and local communities. Through a series of engaging and informative stories, the author brings to life the colorful characters, the hard work, and the ingenuity that made sawmilling such an important part of the western landscape. The book is richly illustrated with historical photographs and includes a glossary of sawmilling terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""This Was Sawmilling"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the evolution of industry, or the lives of working people.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.
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Good-. Size: 9x6x1; *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by Ralph Andrews on back of title page. GOOD-. Light green photo illustrated dust jacket. Approx. 11" x 8.5". 176pp. Bumps/chips to edges and corners. Rub wear, dust markings and light scratches to covers. Small creases and a closed tear to top edge of cover. Small chunk missing to top of spine. Lots of creases and a sizable closed tear to top of back cover. Once Read Books, cover scan available-just ask, OnceReadBooks comOrders shipped via USPS.
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Illustrated by Illustrated. Very Good in J Good jacket. 4to-over 93/4"-12" tall In pictorial jacket, 4to DJ 176pp. Illustrated. Copy #735 of 3000 numbered and signed by author. (fading at jacket spine, nicking and wear to jacket tips and top edge, light shelfwear). Signed: I Signed by Author.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (sawmills) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (Sawmills, Lumber Industry) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 4to. 176 pps. Illustrated. Important reference work. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
