[History Hounds] Shanty Boys: The Lumbermen of the Upper Midwest with Ryan Gale, Author.

People called them lumberjacks, woodsmen, and shantyboys. The lumbermen who cut the upper Midwest’s pine forests between 1830 and 1940 endured cold, isolation, and poor living conditions—all for little pay. Join us for a glimpse into the fascinating lives of the legendary, hardworking loggers of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

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