Southern Oregon Timber:
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626199442 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Forestry defined the culture of southern Oregon. They founded one of the largest privately owned wood-products companies in the country, bringing the title Timber Capital of the Nation to Roseburg, Oregon. Their legacy remains today through the Ford Family Foundation, dedicated to educational grants and community improvements. Kenneth and Hallie Ford rose from humble beginnings with a single sawmill during the Great Depression and helped transform the states timber industry. Author R.J. Guyer explores the evolution of logging and the challenges faced by the hearty men and women who plied this trade.
He holds a bachelors degree from Emporia State University in Kansas. Guyer is the author of Douglas County Chronicles and a columnist for News-Review. . He is passionate about history and is a member of the Douglas County Museum. About the Author R.J
The rise and fall of timber cutting in America A wonderful history of timber cutting in America, as pioneers migrated from east to west; focusing on Kenneth Ford (founder of the Ford Family Foundation) settling in the Roseburg area.. Well-told tale of "Pappy" Ford building a logging empire in Well-told tale of "Pappy" Ford building a logging empire in southern Oregon.
R.J. He is passionate about history and is a member of the Douglas County Museum. He holds a bachelors degree from Emporia State University in Kansas. Guyer is the author of Douglas County Chronicles and a columnist for News-Review.