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The American Lineman: Honoring the Evolution and Importance of One of the Nation's Toughest, Most Admired Professions Hardcover – October 6, 2015

by Alan Drew (Author), Northwest Lineman College

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Electricity, perhaps the cornerstone of Western civilization in the 20th century and beyond, has a luminous history. The linemen who built the electric power systems stretching across the United States are the unsung heroes of the country's history and progress. Here, the lineman's story is illustrated in comprehensive, fascinating detail for the first time. They faced terrible bouts of weather, rigorously long hours, and dangerously energized power lines, and the job of a power lineman is still considered one of the most dangerous professions. With over 250,000 linemen employed in the U.S. today, their work is no less important now more than a hundred years after the spread of commercial electricity.

In a collaborative effort to bring the history of the lineman to the general public across the world, Alan Drew and the Northwest Lineman College (NLC) have created this beautiful depiction of the lineman’s footprint on America. It is a magnificent portrayal of an industry little known by the public, yet which has arguably been as instrumental to the course of U.S. history as the oil or railroading industries. With more than 500 photos and illustrations, The American Lineman: Honoring the Evolution and Importance of One of the Nation's Toughest, Most Admired Professions is the perfect book for anyone affiliated with or intrigued by the power delivery industry and its influence in America.

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528 pages
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English
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Northwest Lineman College Press
Publication date

October 6, 2015
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10.25 x 1.5 x 12 inches
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1937498840
ISBN-13

978-1937498849
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“The greatest historical collection about the history of linemen ever written.”

Andy Price
Executive VP of Global Sales, Buckingham Manufacturing Co.

"I was amazed to see how well the history of linemen was laid out. The vast amount of information – displayed in photos, illustrations, graphs and diagrams – and stories of everything from the blackout of 1965 to the role linemen played during the wars will keep anyone, not just linemen, turning the pages."

Jim Pennefeather
Executive VP of Global Sales, Buckingham Manufacturing Co.

It is an amazing book. It is, in itself, a piece of history that fills in all of the blanks one might have about the development of our trade up to this point. Alan has created a masterpiece that explains all aspects of our trade from the birth of telegraph lineman and development of the tools and methods including the art, language and culture of linework up to the in the modern day. Alan is the “Professor of Linework.” If you are a lineman, you really need to own this book… period.

Byron Dunn
Editor, Powerlineman Magazine

“The finest compilation of historical facts and pictures about the American Lineman. A must have for anyone associated with the industry or anyone who cherishes the history of our great country!”

Matthew Compher
Senior Vice President Safety, Health & Environmental, PLH Group

“A robust and epic documentary of the first order. Brim full of stunning facts and details commanding a previously neglected void in electrical technological history."

Doug G. Schema
Founder & Curator, The Electric Orphanage

“The American Lineman, by famed Allen Drew is a must for every lineman universally. It is dedicated to all of us in the trade and those who paved the road before us. I myself am most grateful and humbled by this great read."

Michael Glueckert
Journeyman Lineman LU44 Butte MT

About the Author

The son of a power company executive, and 2008 International Lineman Hall of Fame inductee, Alan Drew has been climbing poles since he was six years old. With a lifetime dedicated to the power delivery industry, he has become a leading historian in its rich American history. Northwest Lineman College gave Alan the opportunity to explore and write an in-depth chronicle of the American lineman in his upcoming book, The American Lineman: Honoring The Evolution and Importance of One of The Nation's Toughest, Most Admired Professions. , for which he was awarded the Crystal Benchmark Award.

Referred to as the “Harvard” of lineman colleges, Northwest Lineman College is committed to providing the benchmark standard of education in the power delivery industry. Founded in 1993, NLC annually educates more trade professionals in the power delivery industry than any other educational institution in the United States. With campuses in Meridian, Idaho; Oroville, California; and Denton, Texas, Northwest Lineman College educates thousands of trainees each year. Its president, Aaron Howell, was recently inducted into the Lineman Hall of Fame.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Northwest Lineman College Press (October 6, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1937498840
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1937498849
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.02 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 1.5 x 12 inches

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Storie James

History of Lineman

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023

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My husband absolutely loves this book. He started reading it as soon as he opened the box! Perfect sized book full of historical knowledge about lineman/line work

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GrandmaDeb

Large coffee table style book

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021

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A very beautiful coffee table book. We purchased this as a gift for grandson going to lineman school. A little speedy but a very nice gift.

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017

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A wonderful gift for the lineman in your life. My husband has been a lineman for almost 30 years and the whole history of the occupation is there, along with beautiful pictures and amazing stories. For those of us who live with them, it gives families a better perspective of the lives linemen live when they aren't with us. The book only added to the immense pride I have in my husband already. Buy it already:-)

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Joseph

Great information

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020

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I’m almost done reading it and I find it to be a great read with a ton of history and information.

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A very real slice of American history.

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015

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I bought the book on a recommendation. This was a new topic for me, but sounded interesting. I had no idea how large a part these people played in our history, or how exciting their work was and is! I was pulled right in by the elegance of the layout, while the story line and the illustrations and photos made me feel like I was there. I am happy to have the book.

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D. G. S.

Communication and electric power lineman soar to great heights within this immersing and colorful chronicle

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015

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“A robust and epic documentary of the first order. Brim full of stunning facts and details commanding a previously neglected void in electrical technological history. Communication and electric power lineman soar to great heights within this immersing and colorful chronicle. Alan Drew’s masterful distillation of drama, pathos and technological triumph basks the reader in an impassioned afterglow to linger long after the first pages are turned.”

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Family of 7

Great book/gift for any lineman

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017

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Great gift for my hubby thats a 2nd generation lineman. We have 4 lineman in our family and a son who is looking forward to becoming an apprentice lineman. I am very proud of the commitment to the challanges of their job. This book is full of the history of the trade.

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ken

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016

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As expected

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