Canoe Traveling: Log of a Cruise on the Baltic and Practical Hints on Building and Fitting Canoes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162730639)

""Canoe Traveling: Log of a Cruise on the Baltic and Practical Hints on Building and Fitting Canoes"" is a book by Warington Baden-Powell that provides a detailed account of his canoe journey on the Baltic Sea. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a log of his journey, which includes descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the challenges he faced while traveling by canoe. The second part of the book provides practical advice on building and fitting canoes, including information on selecting the right materials, designing the canoe, and outfitting it for a long journey. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in canoeing, whether as a recreational activity or as a means of transportation. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel and adventure in the late 19th century.1871. The author exhorts the virtues of travel by canoe, describes the history of canoes and recounts his own paddling adventures. He also discusses the particulars of the various methods of construction and fittings of canoes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Warington Baden-Powell
ISBN-10: 1162730633
ISBN-13: 9781162730639
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d