The perfect Ketchikan book

When I saw the write-up for our new book du jour, I knew I had to get it for our library. Chainsaws: a history by David Lee is sure to conjure up warm memories for most Alaskans. Perhaps your family was involved in the timber industry. Maybe you used a chainsaw to build your cabin or put up wood for the winter. At the very least, you probably have one rusting in the garage in case you ever have to clear alders off your property. If you're looking for an object that exudes danger, noise and sheer manliness, there is no bigger bang for your buck than a chainsaw. David Lee has assembled beautiful color photos of 250 chainsaws, from the 1919 Sector developed in Sweden to the 1975 Husqvarna 2100. He provides a history of each manufacturer, various technological developments, historical photos and advertisements, and the pros and cons of various features and models of chainsaws. And unlike Stihl calendars, where finding the actual machine in the photo is like playing 'Where's Waldo?', Lee's entire focus is on the beauty of the chainsaws and the ingenuity of their engineering. So if you or someone you know is a rugged Alaskan type, drift through the pages and see if there's anything in here that you recognize from your youth.