"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.