{"product_id":"canoe","title":"Canoe","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Thoroughly entertaining, beautifully illustrated ... An utterly enchanting trip back in time.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e-- Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This tribute is a wonderfully rich volume on [the canoe's] history in North America ... Adeptly written and wonderfully illustrated with over 400 photographs and maps.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e-- Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The canoe was essential to the early exploration of North America. Today, it is a vital link to the natural environment and vast wilderness, still widely used for recreation, transportation and sport.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Canoe\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive history of the construction and use of the canoe, kayak, dugout and umiak in North America. The book covers the canoe's origins among Native peoples, its quick adoption by European settlers, its development from a working vessel to a recreational craft. Rare archival images, maps, artwork and stunning photographs of vintage canoes are included.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Produced with the support and collaboration of scholars and museums throughout the world, \u003ci\u003eThe Canoe\u003c\/i\u003e also features:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-tech sport canoes and kayaks used in contemporary Olympic Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 400 beautiful images of canoe craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step photos and explanations for building a traditional bark canoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Profile of the famous model-builder, Tappan Adney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Detailed maps, glossary, source list and index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55476811465048,"sku":"9780228105510","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780228105510_473703e7-7bbc-4a4c-b226-c25e80f5bb02.jpg?v=1765774847","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/canoe","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}