Or, Haps and Mishaps Afloat and Ashore of the Statesman, the Editor, the Artist, and the Scribbler Norton, Charles Ledyard 1837-1909 creator Habberton, John 1842-1921 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Canoeing in Kanuckia" by Charles Ledyard Norton and John Habberton is a humorous account of a canoeing adventure written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces a group of four friends—the Statesman, the Editor, the Artist, and the Scribbler—who embark on a lively and somewhat chaotic canoe trip, filled with mishaps and amusing interactions as they navigate the waterways of North America. At the start of the story, the four characters, each with distinct personalities, gather in anticipation of their summer adventure. They eagerly admire a beautiful canoe named Rochefort, which becomes the catalyst for their decision to organize a cruise. As they set off on their journey, they encounter various challenges, from preparing their gear to managing their canoes in adverse weather conditions. The opening highlights their camaraderie and the comedic misadventures that stem from their differences, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of friendship, nature, and the art of canoeing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-15 Produced by David Edwards, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Canoes and canoeing Québec (Province) -- Description and travel F1001 Original publication data not identified 01021735 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52338 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52338 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134215.0 52338