Bark Canoes
The Art and Obsession of Tappan Adney
$45.18
- Paperback
152 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2025
Summary
The 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. He built 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 det…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780228105909 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0228105900 |
| Author: | John Jennings |
| Publisher: | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 152 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 730g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
[Review of hardcover edition] Chronicles the fascinating story of Adney’s life, presents for the first time incredible photographs of his canoe models, and explains the cultural and historical significance of this craft. * Appalachian Quarterly *[Review of hardcover edition] A significant aspect of North American heritage… features artistically crafted photographs of Adney’s intricate scale models of canoes. * Canadian Geographic *[Review of hardcover edition] The images show an impressive variation on the genre… spare layout, carefully angled and focused pictures and detailed provenances mark each entry. * Publishers Weekly Annex *
About The Author
John Jennings
Author John Jennings compiled the critically-acclaimed The Canoe: A Living Tradition republished by Firefly Books in 2025. Professor Jennings specializes in the frontier history of the Canadian and American West.
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