Log Cabin Years

Author : Cindy Ross
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781510763395

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Log Cabin Years by Cindy Ross Pdf

"Cindy Ross is one of today's most eloquent and thoughtful writers on the connection between humans and the natural world."—Richard Louv, New York Times bestselling author The Log Cabin Years is the inspiring story of how award-winning author Cindy Ross and her husband, artist Todd Gladfelter—a young couple totally inexperienced in construction—built a log home using raw trees and without the use of power, how they recycled and used salvage to supplement their materials, and how the home went on to become a living, breathing part of their lives together. With a perfect mix of memoir and practical information, The Log Cabin Years explores the ways the couple not only developed their building skills but defined the values and virtues by which they would continue to live—self-confidence, freedom, and independence. As the cabin walls grew, so, too, did Cindy and Todd—as individuals and as partners. Building a home forced the couple to learn to argue constructively, communicate openly, and work within the parameters of each person’s unique personality. The Log Cabin Years is a great example of how two people can learn to work together through difficult times, both mental and physical. For their efforts, they were able to build, and then live in, a beautiful home—debt free. From hosting Appalachian Trail hikers to offering a sanctuary for recovering veterans, from providing a place to homeschool and teach their children to launching Todd’s very successful career as a chainsaw carving artist, the cabin has given back, fostering creativity, learning, and healing. Building your own home has long been an American dream. The desire and need to live more sustainably has seeped into all aspects of our lives. The Log Cabin Years will speak to all people who wish to live a more sustainable life, empower themselves, build relationships, learn skills, and perhaps create a hand-built home of their own.

Author : William Dean Howells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : NYPL:33433082373261

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My Year in a Log Cabin by William Dean Howells Pdf

Author : W. Ben Hunt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780020016700

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How to Build and Furnish a Log Cabin by W. Ben Hunt Pdf

W. Ben Hunt's classic has earned a reputation as the" authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939. Updated in 1974, it remains the only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture -- pioneer style."

Author : William Dean Howells
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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My Year in a Log Cabin by William Dean Howells Pdf

My Year in a Log Cabin by William Dean Howells: An introspective and heartwarming memoir of author William Dean Howells' year-long sojourn in a log cabin. Seeking solace and inspiration, Howells embarks on a rustic adventure in the countryside, documenting his experiences, observations, and personal reflections. Through his elegant prose, Howells invites readers to join him on this soul-searching journey, sharing the beauty of nature and the joys of simplicity. Key Aspects of the Book "My Year in a Log Cabin": Nature and Tranquility: Howells immerses readers in the serene and peaceful world of the log cabin, emphasizing the therapeutic effects of being close to nature. Personal Growth and Reflection: The memoir delves into Howells' contemplations on life, society, and the pursuit of happiness, offering profound insights into human nature. Escapism and Adventure: Howells' escape to the log cabin serves as a captivating adventure, appealing to readers' desires for a simpler and more meaningful existence. William Dean Howells was an American novelist, literary critic, and editor, often referred to as the "Dean of American Letters." Born in Ohio in 1837, Howells rose to prominence as a leading figure in the literary realism movement of the late 19th century. His works often explored the complexities of human relationships and the impact of society on individuals. My Year in a Log Cabin showcases Howells' literary prowess and offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a masterful writer seeking solace in the embrace of nature.

Author : John Branson
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781626366534

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More Readings From One Man's Wilderness by John Branson Pdf

Throughout history, many people have escaped to nature either permanently or temporarily to rest and recharge. Richard L. Proenneke, a modern-day Henry David Thoreau, is no exception. Proenneke built a cabin in Twin Lakes, Alaska in 1968 and began thirty years of personal growth, which he spent growing more connected to the wilderness in which he lived. This guide through Proenneke’s memories follows the journey that began with One Man’s Wilderness, which contains some of Proenneke’s journals. It continues the story and reflections of this mountain man and his time in Alaska. The editor, John Branson, was a longtime friend of Proenneke’s and a park historian. He takes care that Proenneke’s journals from 1974-1980 are kept exactly as the author wrote them. Branson’s footnotes give a background and a new understanding to the reader without detracting from Proenneke’s style. Anyone with an interest in conservation and genuine wilderness narratives will surely enjoy and treasure this book.

Author : Marsi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692464654

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Log Cabin Year by Marsi Pdf

Log Cabin Year is the story of one cabin, one couple and the colorful changing of seasons. Its pages share with readers a compilation of favorite nature essays written over a 35-year span in which the author and his wife Jan have lived in a log home in upstate New York. The essays dwell on nature's ever-changing personality, offering sights and insights gleaned from it during countless walks through a hillside forest in upstate New York.Featured throughout the volume are dozens of Rick's award-winning photos and Jan's skillfully rendered illustrations. Take a few moments to explore these pages with Rick and Jan Marsi. Allow Log Cabin Year to become your cabin, as seasonal changes surround it.

Author : Richard Proenneke,Sam Keith
Publisher : Alaska Northwest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0882409425

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One Man's Wilderness by Richard Proenneke,Sam Keith Pdf

"To live in a pristine land, unchanged by man; to roam a wilderness through which few other humans pass; to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin; to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available; to be not at odds with thye world, but content with one's own thougts and company. Thousands have had such dreams but Richard Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin and stayed to become part of the country. [This] is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company"--Publisher's description.

Author : Eleanor Burns
Publisher : Quilt in a Day.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-02
Category : Machine quilting
ISBN : 0922705984

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Make a Quilt in a Day by Eleanor Burns Pdf

Explains how to make a log cabin pattern quilt in less than sixteen hours.

Author : John McPherson
Publisher : McPherson
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0897459806

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"How-to" Build This Log Cabin for $3,000 by John McPherson Pdf

Author : Charles Underwood
Publisher : Charles Underwood
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780615640211

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Building a Log Cabin in Alaska in Four Months by Charles Underwood Pdf

This book should prove most helpful as a "how to" guide for a man working alone to build a strong, yet simple log cabin made to last. It can be a log cabin that a man can be proud to call his home or for a getaway home away from home on the weekend. I built the 13 by 41 foot cabin shell, including cutting down the trees and peeling off the bark, in three months while camping out in a tent. Cutting down the trees and pilling off the bark took more than half of the time in completing the shell of the cabin. It was hard work, but by using the trees on my property I saved money and it gave me a more satisfying feeling of accomplishment as I lived my dream. After about three months work the cabin was up and we moved from our tents into the cabin, however, the electrical wiring, well and plumbing, septic system, interior walls, chimney, and 8 by 28 foot add-on, which are covered in varying details (less on the wiring and plumbing) in this book, were worked on as I got the time and money. Overall, to complete the cabin, it took about four to five months time. The 757 square foot cabin was completed in about four months by working long hours, six days a week. The long camping experience was an ordeal for my wife, but my son and I enjoyed it. We thank God for His help and guidance through it all. The plans contained in this book are designed to allow a man working alone to build a cabin in a short time that will last a life time. I include an additional chapter about building a pergola type patio cover out of red cedar. 48 pictures are included in this book. Happy trails!

Author : William Dean Howells
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783849657574

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My Year In A Log Cabin by William Dean Howells Pdf

Mr. Howells' father, who was a Welshman, moved to a property on the Little Miami River in southern Ohio to take charge of a sawmill and gristmill and superintend their transformation into paper-mills. Mr. Howells describes a year of this life in a half-settled country, and tells how perfectly happy he was in his home-life and how intensely he suffered from homesickness when obliged to leave his mother to help earn money for a large family. Somehow or other, when Mr. Howells writes ff his boyhood, there is always a tinge of sadness about him. With his love for the comrades of his youth there breathe, as it were, notes of sorrow because they are no longer of the earth. Mr. Howells's emotional instincts in his younger days may not have been at the surface, but were certainly deep in his heart. Nothing he ever wrote can be more tender than the reminiscences of this year spent in a log cabin somewhere in Ohio.

Author : Charles McRaven
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781612122144

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The Classic Hewn-Log House by Charles McRaven Pdf

A classic of early American architecture, the hewn-log house has a unique rustic charm and character. In this engaging and informative guide, Charles McRaven provides illustrated step-by-step instructions that cover every aspect of building your own log house, from selecting the site and hewing the first log to laying the final chimney stone. Whether you’re building a new house or restoring an old one, McRaven offers proven techniques and time-tested advice that will help you successfully create a warm and inviting hewn-log home.

Author : W. D. HOWELLS
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0332099865

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My Year in a Log Cabin (Classic Reprint) by W. D. HOWELLS Pdf

Excerpt from My Year in a Log Cabin He had a passion for nature as tender and genuine and as deeply moralized as that Of the English poets, by whom it had been nourished; and he taught us chil dren all that he felt for the woods and fields and Open skies; all our walks had led into them and under them. It was the fond dream of his boys to realize the trials and privations which he had painted for them in such rosy hues, and even if the only clap-boarded dwelling on the property had not been occupied by the miller, we should have disdained it for the log-cabin in which we took up our home till we could build a new house. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : W. D. Howells
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1298746558

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My Year in a Log Cabin by W. D. Howells Pdf

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Author : Alison K. Hoagland
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780813940878

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The Log Cabin by Alison K. Hoagland Pdf

For roughly a century, the log cabin occupied a central and indispensable role in the rapidly growing United States. Although it largely disappeared as a living space, it lived on as a symbol of the settling of the nation. In her thought-provoking and generously illustrated new book, Alison Hoagland looks at this once-common dwelling as a practical shelter solution--easy to construct, built on the frontier’s abundance of trees, and not necessarily meant to be permanent--and its evolving place in the public memory. Hoagland shows how the log cabin was a uniquely adaptable symbol, responsive to the needs of the cultural moment. It served as the noble birthplace of presidents, but it was also seen as the basest form of housing, accommodating the lowly poor. It functioned as a paragon of domesticity, but it was also a basic element in the life of striving and wandering. Held up as a triumph of westward expansion, it was also perceived as a building type to be discarded in favor of more civilized forms. In the twentieth century, the log cabin became ingrained in popular culture, serving as second homes and motels, as well as restaurants and shops striking a rustic note. The romantic view of the past, combined with the log cabin’s simplicity, solidity, and compatibility with nature, has made it an enduring architectural and cultural icon. Preparation of this volume has been supported by Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund