“Story of the Sinnamahone”

Reprint “Story of the Sinnamahone” - Seventy six years have passed since George William Huntley Jr. wrote the “Story of the Sinnamahone” in 1936.

 The book was written to record the unwritten history of the old white pine days on the Sinnamahoning from 1865-1885, when white pine lumbering was at its best. Over one hundred fifty people were interviewed ranging from the age of 70-95. 

 It is their testimony of what they ascertain from memory about famous locals such as noted pioneer lumbermen; John Brooks, George Huntley Andrew Kaul and Karl Walker Sterling Run Mayo & Russell Bros. Cameron, J. S. Wiley, Four Mile, Russell Bros George Huntley and Miles Dent only man to put in spars on the Bennetts Branch- Includes: amazing death defying lumbering methods of the time and how these SUPERMAN of the woods lived. Six years ago we did a reprint and the book sold out. Since then we have had endless requests to offer it up again with pre-orders already underway. The book is softbound with all 568 pages including numerous photos of that period of time. The book includes a "index referencing all the surnames” most of local families who have descendants that still reside here today, for the price of $35.

 You can obtain one by sending us a donation for $35 to the “Cameron County Historical Society," P O Box 433, Emporium, Pa. 15834. Please include your full address and phone number with your order. Don’t miss this opportunity final acceptance date of orders is the end of June. Delivery date from publisher should be mid July. It’s a “Great Gift” for all history buffs plus a treasure to pass on to your family. We are committed to a minimum quantity so don’t miss out on your chance get it now. We will ship anywhere in the US for an additional $5 per book.