Discover the gripping history of flume logging in Anaconda, Montana, and the pivotal role Marcus Daly and his logging crews played in shaping the Copper City’s early years. This richly detailed account reveals how innovation, determination, and legal savvy powered a booming industry that helped transform a rugged frontier town into a political and economic force. In-depth exploration of flume logging operations near Anaconda from 1883 to 1917 Rare historical photos, maps, and newspaper excerpts illustrating the era Insight into the challenges and technological advances that defined early logging Profiles of key figures like Marcus Daly and the loggers who built the city A captivating narrative blending forestry science with local Montana history Perfect for history buffs, forestry enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the forces that shaped the American West