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"Birching in the Big Woods". The author recounts a 70 mile birch bark canoe route from the Land O' Lakes area to the railroad depot in Manitowish WI, passing through the Manitowish chain of lakes. 1890 |
Summary |
A series of four articles in Shields Magazine,written by G.O. Shields, titled "Birching in the Big Woods, detailing the author's October 1890 Northwoods fishing and hunting trip via birch bark canoe with guide E.M. Clark. The 70 mile wilderness water route started in the Land O' Lakes area and passed through Boulder Junction, Presque Isle and Manitowish Waters. The author writes about staying at a logging camp below the Rest Lake dam on their way down the Manitowish River to the train depot in Manitowish, WI. The articles discuss camping, hunting and the hardships of such an endeavor in 1890. |
Collection |
Fishing Collection |
Media Link |
Click here to view the 1st article of the series. Click here to view the 2nd article of the series. Click here to view the 3rd article of the series. Click here to view the 4th article of the series. |
Source |
MWHS Files-Found in Collection |
Catalog Number |
2019.6.5 |
Published Date |
1906 |
Author |
Shields, G.O. |
Search Terms |
Canoe Big Lake Rice Creek Island Lake Spider Lake Manitowish Lake Manitowish River Rest Lake Rest Lake Dam Logging Camp Dam Manitowish depot fishing hunting Indian village wild rice harvest Lac du Flambeau Fishing Trip Hunting trip |