Well, it's a long shot, but I thought I'd try. Back in probably the mid '60's, I read a book about a toy canoe or kayak that was carved out of a piece of wood. My shady memory says a father and son wrote their name on it and sent it down a river and the book described its travels and travails. Anyone heard of such a book? It stuck in my memory all these years and I thought if I could find out the name it might make a nice Christmas gift for a grandchild along with a carved kayak! www.SandMarks.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Paddle to the Sea: Film by Bill Mason. Based on the book. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddle_to_the_Sea GaryJ Mark Sanders wrote: > Well, it's a long shot, but I thought I'd try. > Back in probably the mid '60's, I read a book about a toy canoe or kayak > that was carved out of a piece of wood. My shady memory says a father and > son wrote their name on it and sent it down a river and the book described > its travels and travails. > Anyone heard of such a book? It stuck in my memory all these years and I > thought if I could find out the name it might make a nice Christmas gift for > a grandchild along with a carved kayak! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
My guess is you're referring to "Paddle-to-the-sea" by Holling C. Holling written in the 1940's. It is a book which I'm sure has special meaning for many paddlers (myself included), in lighting the spark of imagination for long distance paddling adventures. It is still available from Amazon, etc. You should also check out the movie version, done by famed Canadian paddler Bill Mason, and available on DVD. A "must have" for any paddling video library. - John C in LondonOn Mark Sanders wrote: >Well, it's a long shot, but I thought I'd try. >Back in probably the mid '60's, I read a book about a toy canoe or kayak >that was carved out of a piece of wood... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Darn if you can't find everything on Google, even if you're not sure what you're looking for!!! At least I think I found it: "Paddle to the Sea", by Holling C. Holling, from 1941, in case my description made you want to read it! This 'internet' thing is amazing! -----Original Message----- Well, it's a long shot, but I thought I'd try. Back in probably the mid '60's, I read a book about a toy canoe or kayak that was carved out of a piece of wood. My shady memory says a father and son wrote their name on it and sent it down a river and the book described its travels and travails. Anyone heard of such a book? It stuck in my memory all these years and I thought if I could find out the name it might make a nice Christmas gift for a grandchild along with a carved kayak! www.SandMarks.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Dear Mark, That'd likely be "Paddle-to-the-Sea" which was made into an equally compelling film. Its a great read (and viewing). "Scuffy the Tug" is a similar story-- also very good. Shows you what I've been reading lately. Harvey --- Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > Well, it's a long shot, but I thought I'd try. > Back in probably the mid '60's, I read a book about > a toy canoe or kayak > that was carved out of a piece of wood. My shady > memory says a father and > son wrote their name on it and sent it down a river > and the book described > its travels and travails. > Anyone heard of such a book? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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