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Two young lumbermen

By Edward Stratemeyer
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The narrative follows two young men who begin in Maine's timber country and work their way through the American lumber industry as choppers, river drivers, mill hands, and camp workers. Their experiences portray seasonal logging practices, the technical and physical hazards of log-rolling, log jams, forest fires, and storms, and the migration of timber operations from the East to the Great Lakes and the Pacific Northwest. Interwoven with practical descriptions of mills, pulp demand, and contract negotiations, the plot traces their steady personal development, encounters with rival interests, and eventual advancement through skill and perseverance.

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Edward Stratemeyer

Edward Stratemeyer was an American author and publisher, best known for creating a number of popular children's book series in the early 20th century. He founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate, which produced series such as the "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew," shaping the landscape of juvenile literature. Stratemeyer wrote under various pseudonyms and was known for his ability to engage young readers with adventurous and moralistic tales. His works, including titles like "A Young Inventor's Pluck" and "Dave Porter and His Classmates," often featured themes of bravery, ingenuity, and friendship, making him a significant figure in American literary heritage.

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