Sawing timber in Manchuria, China - early 1900s

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Sawing timber in Manchuria, China - early 1900s

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Logging Lumber Manchuria Sawing Timber

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Sawing Timber in Manchuria, China - Early 1900s: A Glimpse into the Past This vintage photograph, titled 'Sawing Timber in Manchuria, China - Early 1900s,' transports us back in time to an era of simplicity and hard work. The image, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a group of laborers engaged in the arduous task of sawing timber in the vast forests of Manchuria, China. The photograph, taken during the early 1900s, captures the essence of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with the workers dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, their faces etched with determination and focus. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense, towering trees, their branches reaching out to the sky, providing a stark contrast to the human endeavor unfolding below. In the foreground, a man wields a large, two-man saw, his companion holding the wood steady. Another man stands nearby, feeding the freshly sawn timber onto a cart. The air is filled with the scent of pine and the sound of saws, punctuated by the occasional crack of a tree branch giving way. The scene is illuminated by the soft glow of a lantern, casting an ethereal light over the workers and the forest floor. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human connection to nature, the importance of community, and the simple yet enduring beauty of the natural world. This photograph is a rare and precious glimpse into the past, offering us a window into a time long gone, and a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit.

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