| Sale! 92-11SC Shantymen of the North Woods CC, Pre-printed SentimentThey were the descendants of the first immigrants to America - Scots, Irish, English, French, Dutch, German, and Scandinavians. Originally they were farmers that worked in the woods during the winter months to accumulate some hard cash, but by the turn of the century, it was the professional logger, commonly known as the "lumberjack," that was harvesting the northern forest.This scene shows shantymen at a camp in Ontario, Canada - around 1900 - similar to those found in New England and the Great Lakes area. Logs are cut, notched at the ends, and dovetailed together to form the walls of the shanty. Then on top of the end structures, two large timbers are laid, each several feet from the center. The roof rests on these timbers and on the walls. Iron stoves have replaced the camboose or fireplace for cooking and warmth, and stovepipes direct the smoke to the out-of-doors. Although logging was a very dangerous occupation, the outdoor life was conducive to a healthy existence. However, the living conditions were not always pleasant. Overcrowded and crudely furnished shanties with strong odors of perspiration, tobacco smoke, and wet clothing combined to create an unusual atmosphere that resulted in the lumberjack acquiring a special and distinctive aroma. Living in our present day we can recall our heritage and be thankful for the conveniences we have, many of which come directly from the harvesting, planting, and tending of the great forests of North America. |
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