The Axe Thrower of the Tittabawassee: A Tale of the Forest

Set against the raw and untamed forests of early Michigan, The Axe Thrower of the Tittabawassee is a vivid tale of lumber camps, and frontier survival. Drawing upon the rugged spirit of the North Woods, The Ax-Thrower of the Tittabawassee follows the lives of men who carved a living from towering pine forests where danger, hardship, and adventure waited at every turn.Young Dan Dell comes of age among skilled woodsmen whose courage and quick thinking are tested daily. Rich with authentic detail and colorful characters, this classic novel captures a disappearing era in Michigan history — when lumberjacks ruled the forests and Michigan’s great rivers carried fortunes downstream.Part historical portrait and part frontier adventure, The Axe Thrower of the Tittabawassee offers readers a rare glimpse into the grit, camaraderie, and determination that shaped the lumbering frontier of the northern Michigan. Read more