Wood Hicks and Bark Peelers: A Visual History of Pennsylvania’s Railroad Lumbering Communities; The Photographic Legacy of William T. Clarke (Keystone Books)
by Ronald E. Ostman, Harry Littell
This book delves into the visual history of Pennsylvania's railroad lumbering communities via William T. Clarke's photographs. It showcases the essential roles of wood hicks and bark peelers in the logging operations that fueled the railroads. A valuable resource for understanding regional industrial past.
About This Book
Wood Hicks and Bark Peelers presents a visual history of Pennsylvania’s railroad lumbering communities, drawing on the photographic legacy of William T. Clarke.
The book highlights the work and daily lives of wood hicks and bark peelers who supported the railroad industry's lumber needs in the region.
Through Clarke's images, readers gain insight into the historical context of these communities and their role in Pennsylvania's logging heritage.
Published as part of the Keystone Books series, it offers a documented glimpse into an important aspect of American industrial history.
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