Canoe: A Living History

Commendation Quotes: A substantial addition to the body of canoe literature. Review Quotes: Beautiful ... informative without being pedantic... The book succeeds not only as a social history, but also as a business history about canoe manufacturing.--Bruce Bailey "National Post "Review Quotes: Seminal.--Judy Waytiuk"Americas" (01/01/2003) Review Quotes: Seminal. -- Judy Waytiuk "Americas" (02/01/2003) Review Quotes: A most worthy tribute to that most noble form of transportation. Review Quotes: Addictive ... it's heartening to know the human side of products that have taken on a mundane ubiquity. Review Quotes: Beautifully produced and wonderfully illustrated. -- Garth Wilson "Canadian Historical Review" (12/01/2003) Review Quotes: Paddlers, outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike will appreciate this authoritative, finely produced volume. Review Quotes: Trust me. ... paddler[s] ... would love to add this worthy volume to his or her library.--Ed Struzik"Edmonton Journal" (12/22/2002) Review Quotes: Seminal.--Judy Waytiuk"Americas" (02/01/2003) Biographical Note: John Jennings is co-editor of "The Canoe in Canadian Cultures" and a professor at Trent University. With support from the "Canadian Canoe Museum," he brought together 12 experts in canoe and kayak scholarship and culture including Eugene Arima, Hallie E. Bond, Steven C. Brown, David Finch, Don Gardner, Gwenyth Hoyle, Fred Johnston, John Jennings, Kenneth R. Lister, Ted Moores, Rick Nash, and James Raffan to create this book. Review Quotes: Trust me. ... paddlerÝs¨ ... would love to add this worthy volume to his or her library. -- Ed Struzik "Edmonton Journal" (12/22/2002) Review Quotes: A wonderfully rich volume on Ýthe canoe's¨ history in North America ... Adeptly written and wonderfully illustrated. -- Jim Thorsen "Library Journal" (10/01/2002) Review Quotes: This beautifully illustrated volume Ýis¨ notable for its insightful essays, its variety, and its historical significance. -- Colin Howell "The Beaver" (06/01/2003) Review Quotes: Beautifully produced and wonderfully illustrated. Table of Contents: Introduction The Native Craft Bark Canoes The Realm of the Birchbark Canoe - John Jennings The Canoe Frontier - John Jennings Building Birchbark Canoes - Rick Nash Light Craft from the Great Northwest - David Finch and Don Gardner Dugouts Vessels of Life: Northwest Coast Dugouts - Steven C. Brown Building Dugouts - Eugene Arima Kayaks The Kayak and the Walrus - Kenneth R. Lister Umiaks Building Umiaks - Eugene Arima The Recreational Canoe From Forest to Factory: Innovations and Mass Production - Ted Moores Paddling for Pleasure in the Northeastern States - Hallie E. Bond Fast Paddles and Fast Boats: The Origins of Canoe Racing - C. Fred Johnston Preserving the History of the Canoe The Scholar: Tappan Adney - John Jennings The Collector: Kirk Wipper - Gwyneth Hoyle The Canoe: A Living Tradition - James Raffan Glossary Sources and Further Reading Contributors Picture Sources Index Maps: Native Peoples Growing Area of the Birch Tree in North America Territory of the Hunter-Gatherer Peoples The Fur Trade Frontier Peterborough, Ontario and Surrounding Area Northeastern United States and CanadaReview Quotes: Trust me. ... The paddler who longs for a float on one of those warm autumn days would love to add this worthy volume to his or her library.--Ed Struzik"Edmonton Journal" (12/22/2002) Review Quotes: The book is a feast of visual imagery and fascinating insights. If a definitive book on the canoe requires balance, accuracy, texture, and beauty, The Canoe, a Living Tradition meets all the criteria and would be my nomination.--Jerry Stebmok"Woodenboat" (09/01/2002) Review Quotes: Thoroughly entertaining, beautifully illustrated ... An utterly enchanting trip back in time.--David Pitt"Booklist" (10/01/2002) Review Quotes: This tribute is a wonderfully rich volume on [the canoe's] history in North America ... Adeptly written and wonderfully illustrated with over 400 photographs and maps.--Jim Thorsen"Library Journal" (10/01/2002) Review Quotes: Academic thoroughness, artistic beauty, and a sense of style that belies its simple subject matter ... will leave you in awe.--Mike Cavanaugh"Conservationist [NY State Dept of Environ Conserva" (06/01/2003) Review Quotes: Beautifully produced and wonderfully illustrated.--Garth Wilson"Canadian Historical Review" (12/01/2003) Review Quotes: A lavishly illustrated work of scholarship ... essential reading for the canoe enthusiast, and excellent coffee-table material for the dabbling paddler.--Doug Sweet"Montreal Gazette" (12/07/2002) Review Quotes: Worthy companion to Edwin Tappan Adney and Howard I. Chapelle's The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America.--G. E. Herrick"Choice" (04/01/2003) Review Quotes: This beautifully illustrated volume, notable for its insightful essays, its variety, and its historical significance, would sit comfortably on any coffee table or scholar's shelf. It will surely be on mine!--Colin Howell"The Beaver" (06/01/2003) Review Quotes: This book has it all. ... Crammed full of historical, anthropological, archaeological, political and geographical facts, maps and sketches.--Jennifer Jackson"Kanawa" (12/01/2002) Review Quotes: A perfect addition to any flatwater paddler's lifetime library collection ... an incredible history of the canoe ... a lush thoughtful tour.--Dexter Mahaffey"Paddler" (02/15/2003) Commendation Quotes: A shining tribute to the North American canoe ... a passion for their subject that matches their considerable knowledge. Review Quotes: Lavishly illustrated work of scholarship ... essential reading for the canoe enthusiast, and excellent coffee-table material for the dabbling paddler.--Doug Sweet"Montreal Gazette" (12/07/2002) Review Quotes: A wonderfully rich volume on [the canoe's] history in North America ... Adeptly written and wonderfully illustrated.--Jim Thorsen"Library Journal" (10/01/2002) Review Quotes: Plenty of info in the book ... including a section on paddling for pleasure in the American Northeast.--Stuart Ferguson"Wall Street Journal" (12/06/2002) Review Quotes: Beautiful... informative without being pedantic... succeeds not only as a social history, but also as a business history.--Bruce Bailey "National Post "Review Quotes: This beautifully illustrated volume [is] notable for its insightful essays, its variety, and its historical significance.--Colin Howell"The Beaver" (06/01/2003) Review Quotes: This magnificent, large format hardcover book is richly illustrated with fascinating archival and modern photographs, maps, and artwork. Review Quotes: Plenty of info in the book to appeal to U. S. readers, including a section on paddling for pleasure in the American Northeast.--Stuart Ferguson"Wall Street Journal" (12/06/2002) Publisher Marketing: 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 Games 400 beautiful images of canoe craftsmanship Step-by-step photos and explanations for building a traditional bark canoe Profile of the famous model-builder, Tappan Adney Detailed maps, glossary, source list and index. Review Citations:

Quill & Quire 08/01/2002 pg. 27 (EAN 9781552095096, Hardcover)

Booklist 10/01/2002 pg. 293 (EAN 9781552095096, Hardcover)

Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 105 (EAN 9781552095096, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Arima, Eugene Eugene Arimais an ethnologist specializing in Arctic and Northwest Coast culture. He has written, edited and contributed to several books on the whaling people. Alan Hoove has written widely on Northwest Coast peoples. He is co-author of "The Legacy" (1984) and "The Magic Leaves" (2002), and editor of "Nuu-chah-nulth Voices, Histories, Objects & Journeys" (2000). Contributor Bio:  Bond, Hallie E John Jennings is co-editor of "The Canoe in Canadian Cultures" and a professor at Trent University. With support from the "Canadian Canoe Museum," he brought together 12 experts in canoe and kayak scholarship and culture including Eugene Arima, Hallie E. Bond, Steven C. Brown, David Finch, Don Gardner, Gwenyth Hoyle, Fred Johnston, John Jennings, Kenneth R. Lister, Ted Moores, Rick Nash, and James Raffan to create this book. Contributor Bio:  Brown, Steven C Brown is associate curator of Native American art at the Seattle Art Museum. Contributor Bio:  Jennings, John John Jennings is co-editor of "The Canoe in Canadian Cultures and a professor at Trent University. With support from the "Canadian Canoe Museum, he brought together 12 experts in canoe and kayak scholarship and culture including Eugene Arima, Hallie E. Bond, Steven C. Brown, David Finch, Don Gardner, Gwenyth Hoyle, Fred Johnston, John Jennings, Kenneth R. Lister, Ted Moores, Rick Nash, and James Raffan to create this book.