Publisher's Synopsis
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 photographer, William Dinwiddie. The two men traveled by canoe, camping along the way and documenting their experiences with a camera. Steele's writing is descriptive and vivid, painting a picture of the rugged beauty of the Maine wilderness. He also provides insight into the challenges of traveling through the forest, including navigating rapids and portaging around obstacles. The book is illustrated with photographs taken by Steele and Dinwiddie, giving readers a glimpse into what life was like in the Maine woods in the late 19th century. Overall, Canoe and Camera is a fascinating account of a journey through a remote and untamed landscape, and a testament to the spirit of adventure and exploration that drove Steele and Dinwiddie to undertake it.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.
