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HAULING WOOD, MINNESOTA
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HAULING WOOD, MINNESOTA
hauling wood in Minnesota. This enormous stack of logs is piled (how, one wonders ?) onto a sledge which is dragged over the ice by a team of four horses. Date: 1893
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1893 Dragged Enormous Hauling Logs Minnesota Piled Sledge Stack Timber Wonders
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This photograph, titled 'Hauling Wood, Minnesota,' transports us back in time to the winter of 1893. The image showcases an impressive scene of raw, manual labor as four horses, their breaths visible in the crisp air, strain against their harnesses to drag an enormous stack of logs across the frozen landscape. The logs, meticulously piled onto a sledge, seem to defy gravity with their precarious balance. One can only wonder at the sheer effort and planning required to stack such a colossal pile, ensuring each log fits snugly against the next to prevent slippage during transport. The horses, their coats thick with winter fur, plod determinedly along the icy surface, their hooves leaving distinctive prints in the snow. The team's muscular forms glisten with sweat, a testament to their strength and endurance. The scene is one of industriousness and survival, as the wood, essential for heating homes and businesses, is transported from the forest to the communities that rely on it. The photograph, taken in 1893, offers a glimpse into the past when life was simpler, and the connection between man and nature was more profound. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived in the harsh Minnesota winters, and the importance of the timber industry in shaping the region's history.
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