Excerpt from Canoe and Boat Building
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781333648732
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781333648732
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide for amateur boat builders, offering detailed instructions and working drawings for crafting canoes. Written from the perspective of an experienced canoeist, it provides invaluable insight into the historical context of canoe building, tracing the evolution of the craft from its simple origins to the more complex, sail-equipped models popular in the late nineteenth century. The author delves into the intricacies of design, material selection, and construction techniques, providing practical advice and emphasizing the importance of meticulous craftsmanship for achieving both strength and lightness. Detailed descriptions of tools and materials, along with various building methods, including carve] and lapstreak, equip the reader with the knowledge to confidently embark on their own boat building journey. The book's emphasis on quality materials and careful execution underscores the enduring appeal of handcrafted boats, offering a tangible connection to a rich maritime history and the timeless satisfaction of building something beautiful and functional. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333648732_0
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