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The Canoe: A Living Tradition

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The canoe was essential to the early exploration of North America. Today, it is a vital link to the natural environment and vast wilderness, still widely used for recreation, transportation and sport. The Canoe is the definitive history of the construction and use of the canoe, kayak, dugout and umiak in North America. The book covers the canoe's origins among Native peoples, its quick adoption by European settlers, its development from a working vessel to a recreational craft. Rare archival images, maps, artwork and stunning photographs of vintage canoes are included. Produced with the support and collaboration of scholars and museums throughout the world, The Canoe also features:High-tech sport canoes and kayaks used in contemporary Olympic Games400 beautiful images of canoe craftsmanshipStep-by-step photos and explanations for building a traditional bark canoeProfile of the famous model- builder, Tappan AdneyDetailed maps, glossary, source list and index. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Firefly Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2005


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554070805


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 00


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.8 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.88 x 10.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #899,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #699 in History of Technology #1,304 in Indigenous History #2,222 in Native American History (Books)


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    • Canoe History
Format: Paperback
A fascinating look at the history and tradition of the canoe and its importance in transportation and exploration. Well written and informative, it is easy to read and a treasury of great photos. Any avid canoe or kayak fan will love spending time with this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2009 by pems-integ-tests
    • In a word superb....! Well ...
Format: Paperback
In a word superb....! Well written and a must for any avid canoe history library. This book came in todays mail and I have not been able to put it down.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016 by John Sanderlin III
    • Four Stars
Top notch historical resource.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2014 by C. kirby linck
    • A Lovingly Prepared Tribute to the Humble Canoe
Canadians love their canoes in a way most Americans cannot understand. What the Steam Locomotive or the Conestoga Wagon is to our image of the settlement of the United States, the humble canoe is Canada's equivalent. "The Canoe-A Living History" is a monument to this Canadian love affair. The canoe and its close relatives the kayak, the wooden dugout and the umiak are raised from their utilitarian roles as water transport to works of high art. The different boats are lovingly photographed and the technical virtuosity of their designs is carefully explained. No expense was spared in the production of this book. It is absolutely beautiful! It is everything you could hope for in a "coffee table" style of book. Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016 by Marco Antonio Abarca
    • Five Stars
Format: Paperback
Amazing photos of models. Buy it with … Bark Canoes: The Art and Obsession of Tappan Adney.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014 by Jim Barta
    • The Canoe: A Living Tradition
The Book Came Fast And In Good Condition And I Am Happy With This Buy
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2010 by Robert Hofstadt

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