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The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Paperback, New Ed)
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The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Paperback, New Ed)
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The bark canoes of the North American Indians, particularly those
of birchbark, were among the most highly developed manually
propelled primitive watercraft. They could be used to carry heavy
loads in shallow streams but were light enough to be hauled long
distances over land. Built with Stone Age tools from available
materials, their design, size, and appearance were varied to suit
the many requirements of their users. Upon arrival in North
America, European settlers began using the native-made craft for
traveling through the wilderness. Even today, canoes are based on
these ancient designs. This fascinating guide combines historical
background with instructions for constructing one. Author Edwin
Tappan Adney, born in 1868, devoted his life to studying canoes and
was practically the sole scholar in his field. His papers and
research have been assembled by a curator at the Smithsonian
Institution, and illustrated with black-and-white line drawings,
diagrams, and photos.
Included here are measurements, detailed drawings, construction
methods, and models. The book covers canoes from Newfoundland to
the Pacific Ocean, as well as umiaks and kayaks from the Arctic.
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