Canoe And Camera

Canoe and Camera: A Two Hundred Mile Tour Through The Maine Forests is a travelogue written by Thomas Sedgwick Steele in 1882. The book chronicles Steele's journey through the forests of Maine, which he undertook with his friend and fellow adventurer, William H. Bishop. The two men traveled by canoe, using their cameras to document the landscapes and wildlife they encountered along the way.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different stage of the journey. Steele describes the natural beauty of the forests, including the lakes, rivers, and mountains that make up the landscape. He also provides detailed accounts of the wildlife they encountered, such as deer, moose, and bears.In addition to the natural world, Steele also writes about the people they met along the way, including Native Americans and local guides. He describes their customs and traditions, as well as their interactions with the white settlers who were beginning to encroach on their land.Throughout the book, Steele's love of nature and his respect for the wilderness are evident. He writes eloquently about the need to preserve these natural wonders, and his descriptions of the forests and wildlife are both vivid and poetic.Canoe and Camera is a classic travelogue that offers a fascinating glimpse into the Maine forests of the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American wilderness exploration and conservation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.