George H. Warren. _Frontispiece_ Facing Page W. S. Patrick. 16 The "V" shaped baker is a valuable part of the cook's outfit 22 "The almost saucy, yet sociable red squirrel". 28 "I found several families of Indians camping at the end of the portage." 34 "In the Vermilion country, dog trains could sometimes be advantageously used." 40 S. D. Patrick. 44 "There were many waterfalls". 52 "We succeeded in crossing Burnt Side Lake". 58 "We started out with two birch canoes". 64 "The party subsisted well, until it arrived at Ely". 70 "My three companions and I ... had gone to survey and estimate a tract of pine timber." 74 The journey had to be made with the use of toboggans. 82 "Our camp was established on the shores of Kekekabic Lake". 88 "The memorable fire ... which swept Hinckley". 94 "The fire ... destroyed millions of dollars worth of standing pine timber". 102 This illustration kindly loaned by Department of Forestry, State of Minnesota. "One of the horses balked frequently". 106 "Our camp was made in a fine grove of pig-iron Norway". 112 "These little animals were numerous". 118 "We saw racks in Minnesota made by the Indians". 122 "The roots of the lilies are much relished as a food by the moose." 130 "We have seen the moose standing out in the bays of the lakes." 136 "White Pine--What of Our Future Supply?" 142 "He motors over the fairly good roads of the northern frontier." 148 "Friends whom he had known in the city who are ready to welcome him." 154 "He camps by the roadside on the shore of a lake". 160 The midday luncheon is welcomed by the automobile tourists. 166 "Here he brings his family and friends to fish". 172 "Prepare their fish just caught for the meal, by the open camp fire." 178 "He continues his journey ... to the very source of the Mississippi River". 182
THE PIONEER WOODSMAN AS HE IS RELATED TO LUMBERING IN THE NORTHWEST. _By_ GEORGE HENRY WARREN
"This superficial tale is but a preface of her worthy praise."
Early environment sometimes paints colors on the canvas of one's later life.
Fifty years ago in western New York, there were thousands of acres of valuable timber. The country was well watered, and, on some of the streams, mills and factories had sprung into existence. On one of these were three sawmills of one upright saw each, and all did custom sawing.