Cradle to Canoe
falls of the Nahanni, Patterson introduced the world to this now famous river in his best sell- er, The Dangerous River.
David Finch combines thorough historical
research with light and humorous writing to create an entertaining narrative about a spirit- ed individualist who lived life to the fullest. Finch divulges aspects of Patterson’s life pro- viding great insight into the man’s desire to experience Canada’s wilderness and farm life with a zest greater than most.
R.M. Patterson
by David Finch The adventures of a great Canadian
explorer, paddler and writer come to life in David Finch’s new biography R.M. Patterson. Raymond Murry Patterson left the comforts of British society for untold adventures in Canada. The first person to photograph the
The book chronicles Patterson’s life from his early days in England to his last years on Vancouver Island. Finch uses historical photos and illustrated maps to depict the plethora of adventures that have come to establish Patterson as a true Canadian icon. Patterson’s legacy lives on. The wilderness areas he helped to protect (South Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories, Kananaskis Country in Alberta and Elk Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia), the moun- tain in the Highwood Range of Alberta named after him, and David Finch’s R.M. Patterson: A Life of Great Adventure all continue his legacy. $34.95 Rocky Mountain Press
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by Rolf & Debra Kraiker Cradle to Canoe is written by parents for
parents. The Kraikers share years of experi- ence canoeing with their two children. This book is full of helpful advice from discussions on whether to use cloth or disposable diapers to tricks like stretching a rope around the camp to designate, "our place and the ani- mal’s place."
Cradle to Canoe is organised into chapters dealing with specific issues related to chil- dren. General child development, clothing, equipment and campsite selection are some of the nine topics the book covers. Each theme is discussed with different age groups in mind, giving appropriate tips and tricks to help make everyone’s experience more mean- ingful.
The Kraiker’s draw from their many canoe tripping experiences throughout the book to give real life, practical advice. One of the strong features of the book is the compilation of their experience in the form of checklists. Having a handy reference for packing with kids in mind will help first timers remember a few of those more obscure items. Cradle to Canoe covers a huge range of issues and topics related to paddling with kids. Parents
Sometimes victory means getting home first.
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