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Jack The Young Canoeman An Eastern Boy's Voyage In A Chinook Canoe

By: George Bird Grinnell
Published By: Double9 Books

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Jack the young canoeman: An eastern boy's voyage in a chinook canoe follows a boy from the East as he ventures into the coastal wilderness of British Columbia, eager to explore the unfamiliar world of the Pacific Northwest. Traveling in a Chinook canoe, he begins to experience a striking landscape filled with towering forests, ocean inlets, and abundant wildlife. Early in the journey, he is drawn to the distinct rhythms of life on the coast, watching local fishing practices and reflecting on the region’s natural richness. The narrative emphasizes close observation and discovery, highlighting the boy’s growing curiosity about the new environment and the traditional knowledge of the people he encounters. As the canoe glides through the waters, each day brings new opportunities to witness animal life, study the coastline, and grapple with the challenges of unfamiliar terrain. The journey blends wonder with reflection, capturing the intensity of firsthand learning in the wilderness. The story is rooted in a deep appreciation for natural settings and emphasizes how adventure and attentiveness reveal a more complex world. This voyage becomes not just a physical passage through striking landscapes but an inner one shaped by observation and encounter.

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George Bird Grinnell

Jack the young canoeman: An eastern boy's voyage in a chinook canoe follows a boy from the East as he ventures into the coastal wilderness of British Columbia, eager to explore the unfamiliar world of the Pacific Northwest. Traveling in a Chinook canoe, he begins to experience a striking landscape filled with towering forests, ocean inlets, and abundant wildlife. Early in the journey, he is drawn to the distinct rhythms of life on the coast, watching local fishing practices and reflecting on the region’s natural richness. The narrative emphasizes close observation and discovery, highlighting the boy’s growing curiosity about the new environment and the traditional knowledge of the people he encounters. As the canoe glides through the waters, each day brings new opportunities to witness animal life, study the coastline, and grapple with the challenges of unfamiliar terrain. The journey blends wonder with reflection, capturing the intensity of firsthand learning in the wilderness. The story is rooted in a deep appreciation for natural settings and emphasizes how adventure and attentiveness reveal a more complex world. This voyage becomes not just a physical passage through striking landscapes but an inner one shaped by observation and encounter.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2025
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 204pages
  • ISBN-10: 9371133201
  • ISBN-13: 9789371133203
  • Item Weight: 265.2g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 11.5mm
  • Reading age: 10+
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : Fiction > Coming of Age