When Money Grew on Trees: A.B. Hammond and the Age of the Timber Baron

A. B. Hammond (1848-1934) began his career as a teenage lumberjack and eventually rose to become a timber baron. His life story intertwines with labor history, the environment, and business history. The author makes the point that Hammond and other Western entrepreneurs exploited the natural resources of the West without any help needed from the East. B&w historical photos are included. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)