David Libbey

David Libbey: Penobscot Woodsman And River-Driver is a book written by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm and published in 1907. The book is a biography of David Libbey, a legendary woodsman and river-driver who lived in the Penobscot region of Maine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Libbey's life from his childhood in the woods to his career as a river-driver, a dangerous and physically demanding job that involved floating logs down the Penobscot River. Eckstorm's book provides a vivid portrait of Libbey and his world, describing in detail the tools, techniques, and customs of the Penobscot woodsman and river-driver. The book also explores the social and economic context of Libbey's life, including the impact of the lumber industry on the region and the changing relationship between the Penobscot Indians and the white settlers. Throughout the book, Eckstorm draws on her extensive knowledge of Maine folklore, history, and culture to create a rich and engaging narrative that captures the spirit of the Penobscot region and its people. David Libbey: Penobscot Woodsman And River-Driver is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Maine, the lumber industry, or the lives of working-class Americans in the early 20th century.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.