A Canoewright's Journey: Building Cedar Canoes in a Modern World

by Mr. John Edward Smith and Mr. Karl Faler

Building Cedar Canoes in a Modern World2011 book explores a century of Aboriginal canoe building in the American Northwest. Loaded with great pictures the text introduces readers to a voyage of discovery. American Indian carvers and Maori canoewrights (waka boat makers) start in New Zealand and paddle to America. They plan to arrive in the Puget Sound (Whaluge). Authors detail construction, tools and methods for dugout and strip canoes plus accessories including baskets, hats and musical instruments. Includes over 365 illustrations and valuable stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615438598
• ISBN13: 9780615438597
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: After The Fact
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.2" x 8.0"