The Skin Boats of Saint Lawrence Island, Alaska
| Author | : Stephen R. Braund |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 141 |
| Release | : 1988-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0295966742 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780295966748 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (748 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Skin Boats of Saint Lawrence Island, Alaska by : Stephen R. Braund
Download or read book The Skin Boats of Saint Lawrence Island, Alaska written by Stephen R. Braund and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the open skin boat or angyapik (umiak), from flat-bottom aboriginal structure to the modern bent-rib version. Includes information on construction, materials and use. Adds to the Alaskan ethnography. Illustrated.
