""Tote-Road and Trail: Ballads of the Lumberjack"" is a collection of poems by Douglas Malloch that celebrates the life and work of lumberjacks in the early 20th century. The book features 31 ballads that capture the ruggedness, danger, and camaraderie of the lumberjack lifestyle. The poems are written in a simple and direct style, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and rhyme. They cover a range of themes, including the joys and hardships of camp life, the thrill of the log drive, and the dangers of working in the woods. The ...
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""Tote-Road and Trail: Ballads of the Lumberjack"" is a collection of poems by Douglas Malloch that celebrates the life and work of lumberjacks in the early 20th century. The book features 31 ballads that capture the ruggedness, danger, and camaraderie of the lumberjack lifestyle. The poems are written in a simple and direct style, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and rhyme. They cover a range of themes, including the joys and hardships of camp life, the thrill of the log drive, and the dangers of working in the woods. The book also includes illustrations by the renowned artist, Frank E. Schoonover, which add to the vividness and authenticity of the poems. Overall, ""Tote-Road and Trail"" is a tribute to the men who worked in the logging industry and a celebration of their unique culture and traditions.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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