Lumberjack: The History, the Lore, the Life

by Lauren Jarvis

Overview

A charming illustrated guide to the lumberjack that celebrates the profession’s impact on fashion, pop culture, and more.

The traditional lumberjack look and way of life isn't just for those who work in the woods anymore. This illustrated guide celebrates everything that has made the lumberjack an iconic figure. Alongside fascinating essays about the history of the profession, you'll find expert tutorials for working with an ax, grooming tips for maintaining a full-body beard, field guides to woodland animals, and homestyle recipes traditionally served at logging camps. There's no need to have experience in wielding an ax or felling a tree to enjoy the light-hearted advice and thrilling tales in this gift-worthy guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454943549
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lauren Jarvis is an editor, writer, and photographer specializing in adventure, wildlife, and conservation. She has traveled extensively in North America and across the world’s other six continents, taking on challenges including canoeing the Yukon River and trekking to Everest Base Camp. She is the travel editor of Breathe magazine, the former editorial director of National Geographic Kids magazine, a regular contributor to National Geographic, and coauthor of the annual Visit USA Travel Planner. She is based in the UK.
 

Table of Contents

Lumberjacks: A History 6

Felling Fashion 12

Woodchopping Whiskers 18

How to Be a World Champion Lumberjack 22

Tools of the Trade 30

Anatomy of An Ax 35

How to Ax Throw Like a Boss 36

Heads Up 40

How to Make an Ax 42

The Legendary Logger Paul Bunyan 46

A Lumberjack's Tale 50

WWII Lumberjills: The Forgotten Army 54

How to Be King of the Lumberjills 58

Lights! Camera! Ax-Tion! 64

Call of the Wild 68

How to Survive a Bear Attack 72

Fearsome Critters of the Lumberwoods 74

How to Be a High Climber 76

Pretty In Ink 80

The Big Spring Drive 82

How to Log Roll Like a Pro 86

The Legendary Lumberjack Big Joe Mufferaw 90

Power of Art 94

How to Live The Lumberjack Lifestyle 96

Lumber Camp Cuisine 100

Spruce Up Your Life 106

How to Eat Like a Champ 108

Healthy Forests, Healthy Planet 112

Old Trees: New Life 116

The Jumping Frenchmen of Maine 120

Pile High Club 124

How to Train to Win 126

Shanty Boy Songs 130

Lumberjack Lingo 134

Bibliography 138

Picture Credits 141

About The Author 142