If you are at all interested in the history of the timber industry in the Pacific Northwest, this is a "must read" book. The author's knowledge of the industry seems vast and his contacts within the industry allows him access to information and places that most of us will never have the opportunity to visit. This coffee-table sized book is filled with beautiful photographs by the author, who is a professional photographer in addition to being a writer. Originally produced in 1973, this is an educational and entertaining romp through the timber industry of the PNW. This 1995 edition has been updated and includes a closing chapter which may shock many readers--and the entire environmentalist community!