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Canoecraft: A Harrowsmith Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction
Step-by-step instructions, profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings, reveal the secrets of North America's leading builder of woodstrip/epoxy canoes and allow even the beginner to create a low-cost classic.
- GenresOutdoors
148 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1983
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May 13, 2017Author's Background
Ted Moores started his very own canoe shop in Ontario Canada in 1974. Since then he has been honing and teaching his craft to others. He has also written several books, articles, and has taught several classes on the subject of canoe building.
Literary Time period
This book was written in the early 1990's but was revised in 2010.
Setting
The setting of this book is Ted's shop in Ontario or your shop at home, as it is an instructional book on cedarstrip canoe building.
Character's
Ted Moores: as I said before, Ted is a master canoe builder that lives in Ontario, Canada. He teaches, writes, and builds canoes.
Walter Walker: Walter was a master canoe builder in Lakefield, Canada. He was the one who taught Ted to build canoes and can be found on most days in his shop keeping himself busy.
Theme:
The theme of this book is how to build, and preserve a cedar strip canoe.
Plot Summary:
This book is a step by step guide on how to build a cedar strip canoe. From milling the wood, to setting it on the water for her maiden voyage, this book is a great explanation for it.
Literary Devices:
Imagery: In the beginning of the book Ted explains the different shapes and types of canoes by using words and phrases to put the image into the reader's head. This fulfilled the purpose that a woodworker needs a plan whether it be in their mind or on paper.
Memorable Quotes:
"I'd seen a couple of beautiful wooden canoes stretched out on the lawn"
Here the author is explaining how he first became familiarized with the idea of building a canoe.
"When I think about it, the faces of so many of these people come back to me"
Here Ted is explaining how teaching the art of canoe building can become a great connection between teacher and student.
Ted Moores started his very own canoe shop in Ontario Canada in 1974. Since then he has been honing and teaching his craft to others. He has also written several books, articles, and has taught several classes on the subject of canoe building.
Literary Time period
This book was written in the early 1990's but was revised in 2010.
Setting
The setting of this book is Ted's shop in Ontario or your shop at home, as it is an instructional book on cedarstrip canoe building.
Character's
Ted Moores: as I said before, Ted is a master canoe builder that lives in Ontario, Canada. He teaches, writes, and builds canoes.
Walter Walker: Walter was a master canoe builder in Lakefield, Canada. He was the one who taught Ted to build canoes and can be found on most days in his shop keeping himself busy.
Theme:
The theme of this book is how to build, and preserve a cedar strip canoe.
Plot Summary:
This book is a step by step guide on how to build a cedar strip canoe. From milling the wood, to setting it on the water for her maiden voyage, this book is a great explanation for it.
Literary Devices:
Imagery: In the beginning of the book Ted explains the different shapes and types of canoes by using words and phrases to put the image into the reader's head. This fulfilled the purpose that a woodworker needs a plan whether it be in their mind or on paper.
Memorable Quotes:
"I'd seen a couple of beautiful wooden canoes stretched out on the lawn"
Here the author is explaining how he first became familiarized with the idea of building a canoe.
"When I think about it, the faces of so many of these people come back to me"
Here Ted is explaining how teaching the art of canoe building can become a great connection between teacher and student.
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