May 31, 2012
by Robert Shramek Bunkhouse Tales Main Page “OLD JOHN” John was a skilled timber sale forester. I never had the dubious privilege of working with old John. I talked with several young foresters back in the early years of the 50’s who had, and they...
May 31, 2012
By Robert Schramek. This book recalls the experiences in the life of a forester. This was back when work was done in the old ways, with hand tools that the woodsmen and surveyors of earlier days used. The days were long and the work was hard. Bonus: Read Chapter One...
May 1, 2012
Robert Schramek is a retired forester living in Port Townsend, Washington. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1953 to his retirement in 1985. His work for the Agriculture Department’s Office of Inspector General in 1978 – 1982 resulted in citations...
May 1, 2012
The promise of free land brought many people westward. While Jim Munn came west on the Canadian National Railroad from eastern Canada alone, Ana Mae Edwards came west on the Union Pacific Railroad from Kansas with her entire family. The two met in the booming city of...
May 1, 2012
This collection of images and essays takes you on a tour of a last great American river, from its headwaters to the sea. They trace the importance of the Hoh River, both ecologically and culturally, in its unique geographical and historical context. Through varied...
May 1, 2012
This hard bound 300+ page book is a fascinating history of the founding, early settlers, pioneers, buildings, schools, businesses, logging and everyday life of early Brinnon in biographical, story form. It provides a unique look into the history of this Hood Canal...