Birchbark Canoe: The Story of an Apprenticeship With the Indians

Thoroughly enjoyable reading. Particularly informative is his depiction of the arduous task of entering another culture and being accepted by its people. The many fine photographs help bring this ancient craft and Gidmark's story to life.
David Gidmark's long odyssey, from first watching a canoe built by whites...on the south shore of Lake Superior to his field work among the Algonkin Indians of Quebec, apprenticeship with master canoe builders and final ability to construct one on his own is told in an engaging style.