One of the most vital foundations of nations industrial growth has been Pennsylvania's great store of natural resources. The rich forest reserves were a source of the
charcoal for the old-style charcoal iron furnaces. The forests also provided the material for the great lumber industry, in which Pennsylvania was likewise a leader by 1850. Stories and photos like these are available by clicking on our online store and purchasing the book "Woodhicks And Bark Peelers".
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