“Time spent in a wooden canoe of fine lines and able handling qualities is intoxicating.” Does this quote sound crazy to you? Well it won’t anymore after reading The Wood and Canvas Canoe. In this book you will find the concise history of the most personable water craft, and step-by-step instructions on how to construct your very own canoe. Comprehensive and with easy-to-follow instructions you will be guided every step of the way through the design and building of an E.M. White 18’6″ wood and canvas canoe. This book is abundantly illustrated with outstanding photos and line drawing, and includes an extensive section devoted to the restoration of wood and canvas canoes. So, pick one up today, and as you paddle out with your new canoe you will feel the connection between the elements of earth, water, and time – and finally begin understanding that crazy quote.