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Path of the Paddle, Mason, Paul
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Specifiche dell'oggetto
- Condizione
- ISBN
- 155209328X
- EAN
- 9781552093283
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Release Title
- Path of the Paddle
- Artist
- Mason, Paul
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
155209328X
ISBN-13
9781552093283
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28038664611
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Path of the Paddle
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Topic
Canoeing, Camping
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
10.2 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
Reviews
The best book yet on how to canoe. Besides its outstanding instructional value, this volume is entertaining and an artistic delight. The ultimate book for the canoeist of every level of ability.
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
797.1/22
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Excerpted from the Introduction The land Canoeing in North America has expanded in recent years to include practically every part of the map. In the United States people of all ages are taking to the rivers in ever-increasing numbers. Rivers that once were considered too dangerous are now canoed regularly as whitewater skills grow. In each state -- southern, prairie, mountain, or coastal -- canoeing has become a means of journeying into wilderness areas and providing the adventure that people are seeking. In Canada, you can put a canoe into the water at any major city and paddle to the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Arctic, or the Gulf of Mexico. The land is laced with a complex network of waterways; some are large, some are small, but most are navigable by canoe. When you look at the face of Canada and study the geography carefully, you come away with the feeling that God could have designed the canoe first and then set about to conceive a land in which it could flourish. The waterways are navigable because the canoe can be portaged easily around the difficult stretches of water. Even the portages over the height of land between watersheds are no longer than those around most rapids and falls. In one place the waters flowing to the Atlantic and the waters flowing to the Arctic are separated by no more than a beaver dam. It was the canoe that made it possible for the Indian to move around before and for several hundred years after the arrival of the white man. As the white man took over their land, the native people would regret the generosity with which they shared their amazing mode of travel. The more I study the birchbark canoe and what it can do, the greater is my admiration for these people who were here long before we arrived. The birchbark canoe is made entirely from materials found in the forest: birch bark, cedar, spruce roots, ash, and pine gum. When it is damaged, it can be repaired easily from the materials at hand. When it has served its purpose, it returns to the land, part of a never-ending cycle. Once you understand this cycle of growth, manufacture, use, and return to the land you begin to understand why our modern culture is in such trouble. The noncycle of growth, manufacture, use, and garbage is a dead end. This is not to discredit the marvelous things that modern technology brings us; but we need to be more aware of where we are headed and from whence we came. An appreciation of the canoe and acquisition of the necessary skills to utilize it as a way to journey back to what's left of the natural world is a great way to begin this voyage of discovery. The shrinking land There was a time when traveling a distance of 5,000 miles (8000 km) in North America would have been regarded as a very long way. Before the railroad. covering that kind of distance meant extreme hardships any way you chose to make the trip. Improving methods of transportation has been a high priority of human beings as far back into recorded history as you care to go. With each improvement the world has grown smaller. Today you can cover 5,000 miles in about eight hours. All you have to do is go to the airport (which is usually the hardest part), buy a ticket, and select a seat in the smoking or nonsmoking section of the aircraft. About the greatest discomfort you might expect to endure is to end up in the smoking section if you are a nonsmoker or vice versa. When the choice of travel was limited to horse, canoe. wagon, ox cart, or on foot, this 5,000 miles could have taken a couple of years. Today, the earth is indeed getting very small. However, trying to convince the world of business and commerce that there are places on this earth where distances should remain undiminished is not an easy task. Such an idea is very difficult to defend in monetary terms. Perhaps the best way to make a case for primitive methods of travel is in the form of a parable. Let's say you ar
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- p***l (111)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Mese scorsoAcquisto verificatoGreat condition. It is important to remember that Bill Mason's book was seminal work in its day. Very comprehensive book on canoeing. However, the presentation of information is dated with black and white photos and there are newer books with similar information. I bought it to replace a copy I had years ago; because I feel it belongs in the library of every serious canoeist, especially if you like to do expedition canoeing.
- f***f (1605)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoExcellent Seller, Goes the Extra Mile. The Seller Was Incredibly Communicative. Smooth Transaction, Shipped Very Quickly, As Advertised; Good Price; Well Packaged & Delivered Within a Few Days. Item in Described Promised Condition, Thank You Very Much!!!!!!!!!!! A+The Angels of Lockhart, Wiley, Thomas L. (N° 316568691808)
- p***m (270)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoA+ Highest Rating for this transaction. Nova Classic Volume 2 - Marvel / Paperback - condition & quality look really good, ALMOST NEW even better than described. Shipping was Fast (1 week) / packaging was thin mylar mailer, but no visible damage to book. Great price AND free shipping. I buy here often, and this transaction was flawless. 5 STARS
- t***2 (162)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoThis was a paperback/softcover 29 year old book I purchased in very good condition as described. However it was delivered in a plain white plastic envelope. They should have at least used a bubble pack lined shipping envelope for protection of the item inside. They should re-think their shipping & packaging strategies, especially with much much older delicate items. Other wise no problems whatsoever with seller. Recommended seller. A+
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- p***l (111)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Mese scorsoAcquisto verificatoGreat condition. It is important to remember that Bill Mason's book was seminal work in its day. Very comprehensive book on canoeing. However, the presentation of information is dated with black and white photos and there are newer books with similar information. I bought it to replace a copy I had years ago; because I feel it belongs in the library of every serious canoeist, especially if you like to do expedition canoeing.
- f***f (1605)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoExcellent Seller, Goes the Extra Mile. The Seller Was Incredibly Communicative. Smooth Transaction, Shipped Very Quickly, As Advertised; Good Price; Well Packaged & Delivered Within a Few Days. Item in Described Promised Condition, Thank You Very Much!!!!!!!!!!! A+The Angels of Lockhart, Wiley, Thomas L. (N° 316568691808)
- p***m (270)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoA+ Highest Rating for this transaction. Nova Classic Volume 2 - Marvel / Paperback - condition & quality look really good, ALMOST NEW even better than described. Shipping was Fast (1 week) / packaging was thin mylar mailer, but no visible damage to book. Great price AND free shipping. I buy here often, and this transaction was flawless. 5 STARS
- t***2 (162)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoThis was a paperback/softcover 29 year old book I purchased in very good condition as described. However it was delivered in a plain white plastic envelope. They should have at least used a bubble pack lined shipping envelope for protection of the item inside. They should re-think their shipping & packaging strategies, especially with much much older delicate items. Other wise no problems whatsoever with seller. Recommended seller. A+