When Lumber Was Gold

by Renee J. Brown


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 7/6/2001

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 112
ISBN : 9780759631373

About the Book

Take a journey to the past. Immerse yourself in the pioneering spirit of real people, who carved lives out of the Michigan landscape during the Lumbering Era (mid 1800's to early 1900's). It was a time when lumber was as good as gold. Lumber barons built empires and mansions, while immigrant peasants labored to build better lives.

When Lumber Was Gold is a compelling collection of twenty historical narratives. They offer readers an intimate view of common, yet rarely discussed experiences; events and struggles of individuals and families during the settling of the rural midwest. Vivid imagery is brought to life, by emotionally charged poetic verse; infused with highly evocative, often deeply personal insights and anecdotes.


About the Author

Renee J. Brown is a 6th generation Michiganian. She has been housebound due to illness since 1994. She composes and edits entirely in her head, as her energy levels often prevent her from writing more than a couple of lines of text per day. The background research for this book was done prior to her convalescence, and was referenced from memory.

Renee has a B.S. from Central Michigan University and attended graduate school at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She has published two book length genealogies, as well as articles in historical and genealogical society journals. Her narratives have been featured in literary publications and online poetry journals. She is a member of the International Women's Writing Guild.

An accomplished artist and photographer; Renee had a month long exhibition of photography and verse in the Healing Arts Gallery of the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan. "Ticket to Yesterday" showcased historic Michigan railroad depots. Other original photographs and paintings by Renee, have appeared in the Great Lakes Regional Art Exhibition at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Michigan; as well as in arts fairs and exhibitions throughout the state.