Post by Okwes on Oct 30, 2006 10:46:19 GMT -5
Birchbark Canoes of the Fur Trade
by Tim Kent
This is an invaluable resource for those interested in North American history, the fur trade, canoes, early exploration, the traditional life ways of Native American people, early military transport, and sailing craft. The core of the book is based on the author's discovery of eight surviving original voyaging canoes of the nineteenth century, four in full size and four minature models. These historical treasures, representing both freight canoes and express canoes are preserved in museum collections in England, Canada, and the United States.
The author provides detailed descriptions of each element of these canoes, which contain a number of previously unreported features as well as authentic period repairs of the bark cover and wooden elements. Also included is a reexamination and expansion ofall the fur trade materials in the classic work by Adney and Chapelle. This is necessary in light of the newly-discovered original specimens, as well as numerous new historical resources of which both Adney and Chapelle were unaware.
In addition, the book containes extensive chapters on the orgins, manufacture, decoration, usage, sailing, portaging, repair, storage, equipment, and cargoes of voyaging canoes. A great deal of this material pertains to the 17th and 18th century French era of the trade. Based on unpublished record books and documents of French outfitters, traders, and travelers, as well as numerous other early documents, much of this material has never before been published.
The work is copiously illustrated with other 150 contemporary and early photographs, some 200 line drawings, and reproductions of numerous art works of the fur trade period. Many of the photographs and art works are presented in full color.
"An invaluable souce for the amateur and professional historians, museums and historic sites, authors and re-enactors. These volumes will significantly ease the labors of anyone interested in furthering his knowledge and appreciation of the great bark canoes of North America. A major reference work for amateur and professional alike." - Ralph Frese, Premier canoe historian, designer, and builder
by Tim Kent
This is an invaluable resource for those interested in North American history, the fur trade, canoes, early exploration, the traditional life ways of Native American people, early military transport, and sailing craft. The core of the book is based on the author's discovery of eight surviving original voyaging canoes of the nineteenth century, four in full size and four minature models. These historical treasures, representing both freight canoes and express canoes are preserved in museum collections in England, Canada, and the United States.
The author provides detailed descriptions of each element of these canoes, which contain a number of previously unreported features as well as authentic period repairs of the bark cover and wooden elements. Also included is a reexamination and expansion ofall the fur trade materials in the classic work by Adney and Chapelle. This is necessary in light of the newly-discovered original specimens, as well as numerous new historical resources of which both Adney and Chapelle were unaware.
In addition, the book containes extensive chapters on the orgins, manufacture, decoration, usage, sailing, portaging, repair, storage, equipment, and cargoes of voyaging canoes. A great deal of this material pertains to the 17th and 18th century French era of the trade. Based on unpublished record books and documents of French outfitters, traders, and travelers, as well as numerous other early documents, much of this material has never before been published.
The work is copiously illustrated with other 150 contemporary and early photographs, some 200 line drawings, and reproductions of numerous art works of the fur trade period. Many of the photographs and art works are presented in full color.
"An invaluable souce for the amateur and professional historians, museums and historic sites, authors and re-enactors. These volumes will significantly ease the labors of anyone interested in furthering his knowledge and appreciation of the great bark canoes of North America. A major reference work for amateur and professional alike." - Ralph Frese, Premier canoe historian, designer, and builder