Eastern Arctic Kayaks History, Design, Technique

Eastern Arctic Kayaksis the product of years of kayak study by two of the world's experts. Combining analyses of form and function with historical background and illustrations of kayaking techniques, this volume is a storehouse of information for recreational kayakers and scholarly readers alike. Drawing from his vast practical experience and extensive study of museum specimens, John D. Heath offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution and construction of Greenland kayaks supplemented with an illustrated series of rolling and sculling techniques. E. Arima examines kayaks of the eastern Canadian Arctic, covering woodworking tools, construction techniques, and the treatment of skins for the kayak cover. Core chapters on Greenland and eastern Canada are accompanied by essential articles by Greg Stamer on the use of the Greenland paddle and two studies of kayaks in European museums by Harvey Golden and Hugh Collings. A valuable excerpt from John Brand'sLittle Kayak Bookseries makes this British publication available to American readers for the first time. Lavishly illustrated with drawings and historic photographs,Eastern Arctic Kayaksis a landmark study in the history of watercraft--an essential resource for recreational kayakers and maritime historians and for anyone interested in northern Native material culture.Heath, John D. is the author of 'Eastern Arctic Kayaks History, Design, Technique', published 2004 under ISBN 9781889963259 and ISBN 1889963259.