{"product_id":"the-canoe-a-living-tradition","title":"The Canoe: A Living Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. The Canoe is the definitive history of the construction and use of the canoe  kayak  dugout and umiak in North America. The book covers the canoes 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. Produced with the support and collaboration of scholars and museums throughout the world  The Canoe also features: High-tech sport canoes and kayaks used in contemporary Olympic Games 400 beautiful images of canoe craftsmanship Step-by-step photos and explanations for building a traditional bark canoe Profile of the famous model-builder  Tappan Adney Detailed maps  glossary  source list and index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44963126968373,"sku":"ByrdShop_1554070805","price":46.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781554070800_43c00e6d-fcc5-48f4-9caf-be53fb0a1221.jpg?v=1770407244","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-canoe-a-living-tradition","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}