Timberrr!: A History of Logging in New England

"Vivid and well-researched. Brings centuries of forest history into focus for young readers."—BooklistFour centuries ago, New England was a wall of trees. What happened next shaped a nation.Timberrr! A History of Logging in New England traces the full arc of the timber trade—from colonial settlers who feared the dark forest to the lumberjacks who rode logs down spring rivers, from the King's Broad Arrow policy that ignited Revolutionary fury to the modern foresters working to restore what was taken. Drawing on historical accounts and rare archival photographs, this richly illustrated second edition brings the people of the woods vividly to life: ox drivers, river drivers, choppers, teamsters, fire lookouts, and the communities that grew up around them.Each chapter includes an immersive "Day in the Life" account that puts readers directly into the boots of a colonial boy, a mast logger working a 40-yoke ox team through frozen woods, or a river driver navigating a spring log drive. History doesn't get more immediate than this.Includes a glossary, timeline, regional map, and chapters connecting historical land use to modern forest conservation and climate change. Ideal for classrooms, homeschool programs, and independent readers ages 8–12."Beautifully done. A valuable resource for children and adults to appreciate logging in Maine."—Wadsworth Woodlands, Inc."A great history of New England forests and a fantastic educational resource for elementary students."—North Maine Woods AssociationFor educators, librarians, and curious readers who want American history told through the people who actually lived it. Read more