This is a musical depiction of the day of a lumberjack in the late 1800s during the great logging drives in Wisconsin. The work begins with Daylight in the Swamp, a mysterious setting reminiscent of the early morning conditions. It then transitions to Waking the Camp and develops to Felling the Trees, a very dynamic segment. The Ice Breaks and On the River draw the composition to a serious conclusion. A most creative work. This is Robert W. Smith at his very best. (6:46)