David Libbey

David Libbey: Penobscot Woodsman And River-Driver is a book written by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm and first published in 1907. The book is a biography of David Libbey, a legendary figure from the Penobscot River region of Maine in the late 19th century. Libbey was a skilled woodsman and river-driver, who spent most of his life working in the forests and on the rivers of Maine.The book provides a detailed account of Libbey's life, from his childhood in the Penobscot region to his work as a lumberjack and river-driver. It describes his experiences working in the logging camps and on the river drives, as well as his encounters with wildlife and other dangers of the wilderness.The book also explores the culture and traditions of the Penobscot region, including the role of Native American guides and the importance of the river drives to the local economy. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, when the forests of Maine were still being logged and the rivers were the highways of the region.Overall, David Libbey: Penobscot Woodsman And River-Driver is a well-written and engaging biography of a fascinating figure from Maine's history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the region or the lives of the people who worked in its forests and on its rivers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.