Book Information

Book ID Asin: 1550136542
Book Title: Path of the Paddle : An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing
Book Author: Bill Mason,Paul Mason
Book Format and Price:
Book Format Name: Hardcover
Book Format Price: $63.91
Book Format Name: Paperback
Book Format Price: $38.27
Book Price: unknown
Book Category: Books, Sports & Outdoors, Hiking & Camping and unknown
Book Rating: 87 ratings

Book Product Detail

• Best Sellers Rank: #6,879,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4,206 in Camping (Books)
  • #195,953 in Travel (Books)

• Customer Reviews:
  4.7 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Book Review

Name: alextelemark
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: NICE PURCHASE
Date: Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2013
Review: The book is in a very good state, just some small wear on the corners, but hey, it is used... The price was nice, so 5 stars.

The path of the paddle is like a bible for canoeists. For the author, canoeing is much more than a physical activity; it is a philosophy and a way of life. On the cover he subtitles it "the Art of Canoeing". And an Art it is...

Bill Mason has a very clear headed view on all matters concerned and manages to keep the writing very concise.The combination of the practical and the philosophical makes the book both a delightful read and an indispensable manual. It makes you think. It makes you laugh. It makes you want to go out and get wet...
05-31-2013, AlexTelemark

Name: Steve
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Having been canoeing since the '70s I enjoyed the book for the historical prospective
Date: Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
Review: What can I say? No paddler's library is complete without a copy. Having been canoeing since the '70s I enjoyed the book for the historical prospective. As must have been commented on numerous times past....where's the PFDs?

Name: Actual User
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A wonderful first step on the path
Date: Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2003
Review: Path of the Paddle provides more than an instructional text, it introduces the reader to the art of canoeing. Mason infuses the practicality of the subject with a respectful dose of philosophic underpinnings that anyone who has ever slid a canoe onto the water's surface and experienced the joyful dance of boat, paddle and water will appreciate. There are many "how to" canoe books, covering the basic stokes and safety concerns, but this book conveys that information in a form that demonstrates the author's love for his craft.
If you want to become a canoeist, not only do I recommend this book, I recommend finding and getting the video of the same title.

Name: Pseudonym
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent information
Date: Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019
Review: Very technical information with sophisticated diagramming of paddle strokes. As an experienced paddler, I loved it.

Name: mrbillh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best canoe book ever.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013
Review: I bought this book years ago and loaned it out. I never got my book back so I found this one on Amazon and bought it. If you plan on doing some fast water canoe or kayaking this book is a must. I will never loan this copy out to anybody.....it is out of print so plan on paying some $$$ for it. Stay safe and come back alive.

Name: JohnnyP
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book, Okay Condition, Slow Delivery
Date: Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
Review: It's a great book by a great author, artist and paddler. The book arrived with a big vertical bend across the front cover. It didn't make a permanent fold or damage the printing, but I wasn't too happy about it. What do you expect for $5, though, right? Delivery was slow as is typical for this type of purchase, but I was in no rush. Overall, an okay purchase for the price.

Name: John S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Big thumbs up.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
Review: It's a Bill Mason book. If your a canoeist, haw can you not love it.

Name: Amy A
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great technical information about canoeing.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
Review: Best canoe book out there. Get the video, too.

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