The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America by Adney and Chapelle

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Author Adney, Tappan, 1868-1950
Author Chapelle, Howard Irving, 1901-1975
LoC No. 64062636
Title The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper,
Summary "The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America" by Edwin Tappan Adney and Howard I. Chapelle is a detailed scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work delves into the construction, history, and various types of traditional watercraft, specifically focusing on bark canoes and skin boats used by Indigenous peoples of North America. It emphasizes the craftsmanship, materials, and cultural significance of these vessels, showcasing their evolution and importance in historical contexts. The opening of this work introduces the subject of North American bark canoes, highlighting their development and efficiency as handmade watercraft, particularly those made of birch bark. It describes the various designs adapted to different water conditions and the skilled craftsmanship required for their construction, noting their adaptability for both travel and portaging. Readers are informed of the admiration these canoes garnered from European explorers upon their arrival in North America, as well as the limitations in the historical records regarding their details and usage, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of canoe types and construction methods in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Indians of North America -- Boats
Subject Canoes and canoeing -- North America
Subject Skin boats -- North America
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EBook-No. 50828
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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