Author: KOROLEFF, A.; WALKER, J.F.; STEVENS, D.R.
Title: Pulpwood Hauling with Horse and Sleigh - Efficiency of Technique
Description: Canada: Woodlands Section, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, 1943. First Edition. Hardcover. xiv, 159, [7] pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Numerous detailed diagrams. Pocket inside back board contains a booklet of six 12 x 9" engineering drawings of sleigh designs. "Provides a description of conventional ways of pulpwood hauling in Eastern Canada from planning and road construction to placement of wood on landings. Analyses these parameters from the efficiency standpoint. Several hundred recommendations are contained on sound practices to be followed and the faults to be avoided." - Introduction. A deadly serious exposition on how pulpwood could be most efficiently moved by horse and sleigh back in the day. Ink stamp inside front board. Hinges open. Average wear to publisher's pale green cloth-covered boards. 25 x 17 cm. A worthy copy of this fascinating investigation which is sure to make those fortunate enough to benefit from today's heavy-duty logging equipment appreciate how far their technology has advanced over the intervening decades.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Pulpwood - Transportation; Horse-driven Sleigh Design. Fair .

Keywords: ; Driven Science & Forestry