Canoe: A Living History by John Jennings

Canoe: A Living History by John Jennings

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.

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 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. 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.

John Jennings is an Associate Professor of Visual Studies at The State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a Mississippi native and a University of Illinois graduate. Jennings is a graphic novelist and author who has won numerous awards. The examination, explication, and disruption of African American stereotypes in popular visual media are the focus of his research and teaching.