Complete Book of Canoeing (Canoeing how-to)

Gordon, I. Herbert

ISBN 10: 0762709006 / ISBN 13: 9780762709007

Published by Falcon Guides (edition 3rd), 2001

About this Item

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience.

Seller Inventory # 0762709006-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Book of Canoeing (Canoeing how-to)
• Publisher: Falcon Guides (edition 3rd)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762709006
• ISBN 13: 9780762709007
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

The Complete Book of Canoeing is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the seasoned veteran. From basic strokes and techniques to advanced rescue maneuvers, the indispensable information that veteran canoer Herb Gordon presents will benefit paddlers at all skill levels. You'll learn about basic equipment, tandem paddling, reading the water, field medicine, coping with wind and waves, lining and tracking, canoeing with children, river rescue and survival, and much more! Heavily illustrated with pictures and helpful diagrams and written with Herb's irresistible sense of humor, this book is a must have for every canoeing adventure.

About the Author

Herb Gordon has been paddling North American waterways for more than 30 years. He is currently a national wilderness trip leader and canoe instructor. During his twenty years as a writer and senior producer at NBC News, he won the coveted Peabody award three times for his documentaries. His articles have appeared in such publications as Field & Stream, Skiing, Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times.