The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America

Tappan Adney, Howard Irving Chapelle

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Anson Street Press
28 March 2025

History of the Americas; Marine engineering; Boating

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""The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America"" by Edwin Tappan Adney and Howard Irving Chapelle is a detailed exploration of traditional North American watercraft. This meticulously researched work delves into the construction and history of canoes and skin boats crafted by Native Americans across the continent.

A vital resource for maritime history enthusiasts, boatbuilding aficionados, and anyone interested in Native American technology, this book offers unparalleled insight into these ingenious vessels. Discover the techniques, materials, and cultural significance behind these enduring symbols of North American ingenuity. From birchbark canoes to various skin boat designs, the book provides a comprehensive overview of these remarkable achievements in boatbuilding. A classic work, this volume preserves essential knowledge of a bygone era.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Tappan Adney, Howard Irving Chapelle
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9781023223775
ISBN 10: 1023223775
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active