Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba; Journey by Canoe Through the Land Where the Spirit Lives

Wilson, Hap & Stephanie Aykroyd [compiled and illust.]

ISBN 10: 155046440X / ISBN 13: 9781550464405

Verlag: Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario, 2004

pp. 158. 4to. Black and white maps, photographs, and illustrations. Light shelfwear; very good+. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0105396

Inhaltsangabe:

Manitoba is a canoeist's paradise with more than 100,000 lakes and rivers flowing through rolling prairie, boreal forests, delta marshlands, rugged Precambrian shield country and northern tundra.

Wilson spent four years traversing 2,500 miles of historic fur-trade routes and traditional native water routes to research this book. Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba unlocks the mysteries of navigating this remarkable landscape, providing both regional and international canoeing enthusiasts with essential expedition information.

Trips include:

• Le Petite Nord
• Bloodvein River
• Gammon River
• Pigeon River
• Berens River
• The Middle Track
• Hayes River
• Cochrane River
• Grass River
• Land of Little Sticks
• Thlewiaza River
• Caribou River
• Seal River
• Manigotagan River
• Sasaginnigak and Leyond River

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Hap Wilson is Canada's best-known canoeist and expedition author, with over 30 years experience. His hand-drawn maps and illustrations are featured in Voyages: Canada's Heritage Rivers, which won the Natural Resources of America Award for Best Environmental Book.

Stephanie Aykroyd is a writer, artist and photographer. Her art and photography is found in collections throughout the United States and Canada.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba; Journey by ...
Verlag: Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario
Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
Einband: Paperback