Bark Canoes The Art and Obsession of Tappan Adney by John Jennings PAPERBACK

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\""This handsomely illustrated work presents a clear and succinct review of the talented, driven, and irascible [Adney]... Recommended.\""\n-- Choice\nThe bark canoe was the method of water travel for centuries, by native people in North America. The canoe made possible hunting, trade, and communication between native groups. Edwin Tappan Adney singlehandedly preserved the fading history of Indigenous bark canoe construction in North America, building 110 historically accurate canoe models, many based on canoes that were the last remaining example of their type. Adney calculated that his canoe models consumed over 20,000 hours of detailed drawing, research and building.\nBark Canoes profiles Adney's life and life's work. Born in the United States in 1868, he lived much of his adult life in\n\nBark Canoes\nThe Art and Obsession of Tappan Adney\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that ;