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100 1 _aAdney, Tappan,
_d1868-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-02
508 _aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper,
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Boats
653 _aCanoes and canoeing -- North America
653 _aSkin boats -- North America
700 1 _aChapelle, Howard Irving,
_d1901-1975
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50828
999 _c91666
_d91666