Canoe By John Jennings. Canoe is the definitive history of the construction and use of the canoe, kayak, dugout and umiak in North America. It covers the canoe's past among Native peoples and the first European settlers, its development into the recreational craft of today and the preservation of its ongoing legacy. Richly illustrated with archival images, maps, artwork and stunning photographs of vintage canoes, this book presents a comprehensive history of a living tradition that continues to serve and delight the people who use it. PB.251 pgs.