Big Sam The True Story of a Timberman and His Family in the Heyday of Northwest Logging

Churchill, Sam

ISBN 10: 083230476X / ISBN 13: 9780832304767

Published by Binford & Mort 1989 5th printing paperback with 184 pages and b&w photos. Signed by Churchill, 1965

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Big Sam The True Story of a Timberman and His Family in the Heyday of Northwest Logging 184 Good. Front cover has two vertical creases.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Big Sam The True Story of a Timberman and His Family in the Heyday of Northwest Logging
• Publisher: Binford & Mort 1989 5th printing paperback with 184 pages and b&w photos. Signed by Churchill
• Publication Date: 1965
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 083230476X
• ISBN 13: 9780832304767
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 1989 5th printing.
• Signed: signed by the author

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Synopsis

True story of life in a logging camp in the early part of 1900s. Sam Churchill born in 1911, remembered it well and created a landmark account of the daily life at Western Cooperage Camp, near Astoria, Oregon. He loved the woods, and was able to describe his childhood pleasures while teaching history of steam-whistle logging when they were taking out the "Big Ones". Full of humor and pathos.

About the Author

Sam Churchill, born in 1911, lived in the logging camp until he and his mother moved to Seaside, Oregon for him to attend school. Graduated from Seaside High School in l930, went to Santa Ana Junior College, then University of Oregon. Served in the Navy in World War 11 as a chief petty officer. Joined the staff of the Yakima Washington daily newspapers in l951, and retired in 1974. His column, Sam's Valley was well received. He wrote three books, BIG SAM, DON'T CALL ME MA and SAY IT AGAIN SAM. He died in 1991.