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Chesuncook Passages, 1903-1971: Loggers, Settlers, & Sports, his latest work, is a fascinating compendium of history and pictures that cover 1903 to 1971 (Penobscot Log Driving Company and Great Northern Paper Company). Topics include the log drives, townships, people, farms, and the Chesuncook and Ripogenus dams.

Beginning January 1, 1903 the Penobscot Log Driving Company, a confederation of loggers, gave way to Great Northern Paper Company that formed about 1900 and took over log driving operations in 1903. The 1970 drive was the last one and a clean up drive followed in 1971. This compendium of history and pictures (445) of Chesuncook Lake covers the 18 townships with water flowing into it from the north, east and south. People who lived their lives here are the primary focal point. Interspersed throughout the book are biographical sketches. Within each chapter and decade is information about the families and individuals present.

Chesuncook Passages, 1903-1971: Loggers, Settlers, & Sports by Bill Geller

$30.00Price
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