Canoe Trip [Paperback]

David K. Curran (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0811727254 | ISBN-13: 978-0811727259 | Publication Date: February 1, 2002

Each year Dave Curran travels alone by canoe into the Maine wilderness. He's paddled the Seboeis, the Allagash, and the Moose. Despite the risk of such an adventure, he prefers to go alone. It's easier to plan, and going alone he's more focused, less distracted. He goes for the challenge, battling weather, bears, black flies, mosquitoes, getting lost. He goes for the scenery, the wildness, the silence, the peace. An insightful and compelling read for all who dream of making this kind of backcountry trip.

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About the Author

David Curran works as a clinical psychologist and lives with his wife and two children in Berlin, Massachusetts.

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"It was incredibly quiet. The water lapped against the shore. An intermittent rustle of breezy branches. There was no other sound. You could strain and still find none. It is one of the things I go for, one of the things I want. At the same time it's mildly unnerving. It means something serious and important. This silence isn't kidding. You are alone."

Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811727254
• ISBN-13: 978-0811727259
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Maine

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars my review, September 25, 2002

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marguerite (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canoe Trip (Paperback)

After reading Canoe Trip by Dave Curran, I was genuinely glad that I read the book. I initially decided to read it for summer reading at my high school and I know Dr. Curran personally (I have been seeing him for the past three years at school). After reading the first couple chapters, I had gained a new respect for him as a writer; he had clearly and informatively written his passages, in which he show a superior contol of language. He also integrated humor into his writing which made the book more enjoyable to read.
Although I am aware that Dave has a rich vocabulary and is well educted, I was suprised that he integrated excerpts from Thoreau, "Big Two Hearted River," and "To Build a Fire." I have read these in my AP english class and this made it possible to connect with the book on another level.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Canoe Trip a very well written book., September 28, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Canoe Trip (Paperback)

Overall the Book Canoe Trip was a very well written detailed book. The book was about David Curran's solo canoeing trip through the back woods of maine. Dr. Curran wrote with great detail in this book. He tells you about great adventures through maine. Many people think he's taking to big of a risk going alone to Maine by himself, yet he proceeds with the trip every year anyway. He even ties in a little bit of humor through out the many interesting events in the story. I recomend this book for anyone who likes a good adventure in the woods, or anyone who likes to get away from civilization, then you'll find many things in common with Dr. Curran and enjoy the book very much so.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Canoe Trip, September 30, 2003

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Zain (Ma, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canoe Trip (Paperback)

The book, Canoe Trip, by David Curren, is a book about one man's quest to brave the wilderness. This is an awesome book for those of you who love the outdoors. if you are one who has been on solo missions or even adventures with your friends and want to gain more info on survival, than pickup a copy of this book. Mr. Curren, who works in a public school, is the type of guy, nobdy would expect to travel to Maine and brave the whitewater rapids of a river.

For those of you who dream of making a name for yourself, but don't quite know what to do, read an adventure book such as this and get inspired. Moose, cold, and an unforgiving river, could not stop this man Don't let skeptisizm stop you. If adventure and excitement are what you're into, read this book, reject fear as he did. It is an excellent piece. For those of you who have read it, you know what I mean.