# Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks - Hardcover

by **William Gove** (Author)

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 Biography

**Bill Gove** is a retired forester with a keen interest in railroading and the history of the lumber industry. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including _Granite Railroads of Vermont_, _Sky Route to the Quarries_, _Log Drives on the Connecticut River_, _J.E. Henry's Logging Railroads_, and _Logging Railroads of the Saco River Valley_. He has contributed many articles to _Northern Logger_, _Vermont Life_, and _Timber Times_.

**Number of Pages:** 272

**Dimensions:** 0.98 x 11.28 x 8.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 16, 2006

## Details

- **Price:** 43.15 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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