The Oregon-American Lumber Company: Aint No More [Hardcover] Kamholz, Edward J.

Description: This is a lavishly illustrated history of the Oregon-American Lumber Company, during its heyday one of the most important lumber firms in the Pacific Northwest. Operating from 1922 until its closure in 1957, the company provides an illuminating example of the history of lumbering in the region, showing in detail both the opportunities and problems encountered by firms seeking to exploit the area’s rich natural stands of Douglas fir. The story is enhanced by the inclusion of 285 illustrations, most of which are previously unpublished, that depict logging, railroading, and sawmilling activities, and 17 period-specific maps that give the reader a unique perspective on the growth of the company.The lumbering industry was pivotal to America’s settlement and development, reaching its zenith in the period covered by this book, which shows how Oregon-American’s …condition info: Missing dust cover. Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. May have light markings on pages. Former library copy.

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EAN: 9780804744812

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Number of Pages: 384 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Oregon-American Lumber Company : Ain't No more

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Subject: Agriculture / Forestry, Corporate & Business History

Item Height: 0.6 in

Publication Year: 2003

Item Weight: 53.1 Oz

Type: Textbook

Author: Jim Blain, Edward J. Kamholz, Greg Kamholz

Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

Item Length: 9.3 in

Item Width: 7.5 in

Format: Hardcover