When Money Grew on Trees

The journey of Andrew Benoni Hammond, who began as a teenage lumberjack in 1848, showcases his transformation into a powerful timber baron by 1934. His empire spanned from Puget Sound to Arizona, significantly influencing the American West and business practices of the time. The narrative explores Hammond's life, detailing his rise from humble beginnings in New Brunswick to becoming a key figure in the timber industry, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way.