Qayaq: Kayaks of Alaska & Siberia [Paperback]

David Zimmerly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

The story of Qayaq is one of the most enduring legends of Alaskan folklore, and this revised edition of the text by Emily Ivanoff Brown present the myth for the modern reader in vivid detail.  Qayaq recounts the epic tale of the hero Qayag as he leaves his hom in Siilvik Lake and journeys across northern Alaska and Canada.  Talking animals, supernatural gods, and Qayaq's many adventures weave together in this lyrical oral narrative, which took days or even weeks for actual storytellers to recite.  Enhanced with a new scholarly introduction, Qayaq is a masterpiece of Alaskan folklore that shares the richness of Eskimo literary heritage.

 

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About the Author

Emily Ivanoff Brown (1904-82), known as Ticasuk, was an elementary school teacher who spent her life collecting Native oral histories and researching Native languages, arts, and culture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: University of Alaska Press; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889963100
• ISBN-13: 978-1889963105
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,140,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you love kayaks, September 23, 2000

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tom weis (seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Qayaq: Kayaks of Alaska & Siberia (Paperback)

this book is a must have for any kayaker.I found it at the library and was amazed by the amount of info about traditional kayak design and techniques.I guess it was the accompanying text for an exhibition by the Alaska Division of State Museums.It was making the rounds in the mid-eighties and featured kayaks from all around the Arctic circle,such as siberia, greenland, baffin, etc. Too cool! If youre sick of 60# lugboats and are looking at lighter designs you have to check out this book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars modelos y mas modelos, December 28, 2007

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Antonio Cordero Moguel "Anto" (Cartagena, Spain, EU) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Qayaq: Kayaks of Alaska & Siberia (Paperback)

Only reading this book you would be able to select what kayak you want to built and how it will perform, also the paddle. Recomended to read, at least to look, before decideing to built your kayak.
Sólo leyendo este libro serás capaz de decidir que kayak quieres para ti y como se ve a comportar en el agua. No necesitarás otras instrucciones más que las ilustraciones, así tendrá tu espíritu. Incluye diseño de la pala apropiada.