Bibliograph

John Nelligan, Wisconsin lumberjack, John Zimm

Type

Label

John Nelligan, Wisconsin lumberjack, John Zimm

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

John Nelligan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

894026168

Responsibility statement

John Zimm

Series statement

Badger biographies

Sub title

Wisconsin lumberjack

Summary

"This new addition to the Badger Biographies series introduces young readers to northern Wisconsin during the height of the lumbering era. Through the story of John Nelligan, a lumberjack and entrepreneur, we learn about the history of the lumber industry, the life and work of lumberjacks here in Wisconsin, and the methods used to turn trees into lumber and paper. Nelligan was born in Canada, but as soon as he was old enough, he set out on his own to make a living. He was first brought on as a cook at a lumber camp (even though he didn't know a thing about cooking), rose to the level of foreman, and eventually started his own business, delivering lumber to various clients. By the time he retired, he was a millionaire, having come a long way from the farm he was born on. Through Nelligan's story, we learn about the hard work, ingenuity, and near-legendary lifestyle of the northwoods lumberjacks."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Meet John Nelligan -- John Nelligan's early life -- Trains and flames -- Land looking and setting up camp -- A day in the life of a Wisconsin lumber camp -- Downriver! the spring drive -- Isolation -- Legacy of lumbering

Target audience

juvenile

Classification