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The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Bulletin (United States National Museum), 230.)

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The bark canoes of the North American Indians, particularly those of birchbark, were some of the most highly developed manually propelled primitive watercraft. They may well 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 to be had materials, their design, size, and appearance were varied to suit the many requirements of their users. Upon arrival in North The us, European settlers started the use of the native-made craft for traveling through the wilderness. Even today, canoes are in keeping with these ancient designs. This fascinating guide combines historical background with instructions for constructing one. Writer Edwin Tappan Adney, born in 1868, devoted his life to studying canoes and used to be 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, in addition to umiaks and kayaks from the Arctic.

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