In somewhat the vein of his Lost Men of American History, Holbrook takes his readers down uncharted paths in a series of delightful pieces, pure Americana, that delve into the myths of people and places, unhackneyed and a motley crew. Interspersed among character bits are rich historical views of places, the author's own experiences in logging camps, and enthusiastic sketches of the near-extinct Yankee. Lively reading for all ages.