This Was Sawmilling, by Ralph W. Andrews. 176 Pages. Softbound. The first whistle wailed at 5:20 AM, second at 5:40. Boiled beans, ham, hot cakes, and 12 hours later $1.50. The circle saw was its symbol. Boards and ship planking were its bid to immortality. This was sawmilling. The vital, true story of the triumphant growth and promise of the sawmill industry is shown with superb photography and told with exciting text. Anecdotes of the men who transformed logs into the building materials of a nation is augmented with thorough research, bringing to life the industry which has persevered since 1825. $15.95 (BK-0238)