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Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, [Canada], 1858. The lumbering business is the leading element of wealth in the province; and the sawmills, which are found collected at the mouths of all its rivers, as well as the building of ships, and the business of transportation to the mother country, give employment to a very large proportion of the population...the forests...supply timber of large size, in any quantity, for building ships of the largest class...On the arrival of spring, when the heavy rains and the melting of the ice and snow have caused the streams to rise, the lumbermen enter upon the arduous and dangerous task of "driving" their timber down the streams to the saw mills. The timber on the rivulets is floated piece by piece to the larger streams; and, when all the falls and rapids have been passed, the logs are formed into extensive rafts, and thus, to the tune of many a wild song, are safely navigated until the end of the journey. At certain times the logs come together in such great numbers at the waterfalls as to produce what are called "jams." The dangers sometimes incurred in breaking up these jams are very great, and hardly a season ever passes without witnessing the loss of human life'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Lumbering in New Brunswick - Driving Logs down the Falls of the St. John, 1858
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is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the past of the lumber industry in New Brunswick, Canada. The image, created in 1858 by an unknown photographer, showcases the arduous and dangerous process of transporting logs down the falls of the St. John River. At the time, the lumber industry was a significant source of wealth in New Brunswick, providing employment for a large portion of the population. The forests in the province were abundant, supplying timber of great size for building ships and various other uses. With the arrival of spring, the lumbermen embarked on the challenging task of "driving" their timber down the streams to the sawmills. The process began with the logs being floated piece by piece to the larger streams. Once the falls and rapids had been passed, the logs were formed into extensive rafts. The lumbermen navigated these rafts downstream, often singing songs to keep their spirits up. However, at certain times, the logs would come together in large numbers at the waterfalls, creating what were called "jams." Breaking up these jams was a dangerous task, and the loss of human life was not uncommon. This photograph is an essential reminder of the risks and challenges faced by the lumbermen in New Brunswick during the 19th century. The image captures the raw power of nature and the determination of the people who harnessed it to build a thriving industry. The photograph is a valuable historical record of a bygone era, offering a unique perspective into the past.
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