The Algonquin Birch Bark Canoe By David Gidmark Softcover Book

Description: The Algonquin Birch Bark Canoe By David Gidmark Softcover Book Softcover with cover as pictured. Front cover has mark from price label removal and minor handling marks. Pages are clean, unmarked by pen, pencil or marker, complete, undamaged with secure binding. Book pictured in my listing is the one you will receive. Shipped in sturdy cardboard. The well made birchbark canoe, constructed of materials that by themselves possess no great strength, is an extremely durable water craft. Not only was it the most important conveyance for the northern Indians, serving them in hunting, fishing and travel, but it was adopted with little technical change by the white man for exploration in the northern latitudes. In this service it was the most important vehicle in the opening up of Canada. This book places the Algonquin tribe in its context, showing its importance to the early fur trade and to explorations. The gathering and preparation of materials for the canoe is covered, as is the construction process. About the author For nine years David Gidmark did field studies among the Rapid Lake Algonquin and the River Desert Algonquin in western Quebec. He made extensive notes on the birchbark canoe building processes of these two Algonquin bands, undertook an apprenticeship in birchbark canoe building and studied the Algonquin language. He has written and lectured on Algonquin birchbark canoe construction in Canada, Europe and the United States of America If you are the high bidder on more than one auction, I will be happy to save you some money on shipping costs by combining your purchases into one shipment if possible. I will send you an adjusted invoice shorty after auction ends. REFUNDS: As described and shown or money back, if returned in same condition within 14 days from time received.

Price: 7.95 USD

Location: Phillipsburg, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-04-29T00:50:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.87 USD