The log cabin symbolizes qualities that are considered uniquely American: self-reliance, independence, practicality and ingenuity. by Rose Bennett Gilbert arlier Americans were certainly barking up the right trees when they re-invented the log cabin. An import from Sweden, the log cabin concept went West with the settlers, who found an endless supply of home-building materials as they leap-frogged established communities to fearlessly stretch the outward limits of our young country.

Wrapped in warmth: A bedroom embraced by log walls makes for totally snug dreaming, even in the worst of winter weather. Solid wood can stand up to the elements as few building materials can, one reason authentic log cabins from centuries past still dot America’s countryside. Photo: courtesy Northeastern Log Homes; Jim Battles

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