Caulkboot Riverdance: Working the Columbia: Canada’s Wildest Log Drive [Hardcover] Parent, Milton

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Hardcover is in good condition. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

Caulkboot Riverdance: Working the Columbia: Canada’s Wildest Log Drive by Milton Parent is a captivating firsthand account of the perilous and adventurous world of log driving on the mighty Columbia River. This rare book offers a unique glimpse into the bygone era of the early 20th century, when logging was a way of life in the rugged wilderness of British Columbia.

Parent’s vivid storytelling transports readers to the banks of the Columbia, where they can almost hear the thunderous roar of the river and feel the adrenaline coursing through the veins of the daring caulkboot men. These skilled loggers would ride atop the floating timber, using their spiked boots and expertly wielded peaveys to break up log jams and guide the valuable cargo downstream.

With its raw, authentic voice, this book is a true gem for collectors interested in preserving the rich heritage of the Pacific Northwest’s logging industry. Parent’s firsthand experiences and intimate knowledge of the trade make this a invaluable historical record, capturing the grit, camaraderie, and hard-won wisdom of a rapidly disappearing way of life.