Log Driving Dangers and Daring in White Water Journeys
A historical account describes log driving as a perilous occupation, comparing it to firefighting and seafaring risks. It details the duties of white water men who ride logs to break jams, the key moments to free jams, and near-fatal accidents that illustrate the sport’s deadly potential in Adirondacks Maine Michigan Canada and similar regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Water
Adirondacks
Maine
Michiigan
Canada
Doss
West Canada Creek
Melba
Colli USA
Sean
Tata
Che
Ieee
Big Game Along the Nile and Its Ivory Trade
A traveler notes vast elephant herds on the upper Nile with huge ivory, and a wandering herd along an elephant road near Elgon. Hippopotami are numerous in the Nile, venturing far up tributaries during floods. The writer warns the animals are dangerous and cause loss of life, suggesting a fence to deter them from cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Nile
Elgon
Nile
Wudelal
Holbein the Artist Range of Genius and Early Works
Kenyon Cox surveys Hans Holbein the Younger focusing on his early career around 1526 and his prolific versatility. He notes Holbein’s Germanic roots, move toward Italianate influence, and mastery in portraits, book illustrations, stained glass designs, and decorative composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inital
Sina
Basel
Durer
Kenyon Cox
Beetliners
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Little Boys
Geo. F. Buss
North Main St
Water St
Jake Millhauser
Clothing Department
Kiow
Sailor Goltar
Siace
Norfolk
Plan ‘T
OFA
Atterbury
Hoss
Gamer Tos
Perg
New York ‘Tribune
Holbein
Benesch
Luzerne
Nited Charities
Old Ladies Home
Bebrew Ladies Ald Society
Vercy Hospital
Iy Hospital
Pittston Hospital
At. Vincent de Pau
BIA
Salvation Army
Feto
Wwe
Cook
Ibenesch & Sons
the Home Furnishers
Bennett
Wilkes-Barre, Pz
Pittston
West Pittston
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