The racing log canoe: Ancient traditions alive on the Chesapeake Bay.

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dc.contributor.author Forbes, Nelson en_US
dc.date.accessioned 2014-06-20T18:44:51Z
dc.date.available 2014-06-20T18:44:51Z
dc.date.issued 1989
dc.description Director: Carroll Van West. en_US
dc.description.abstract The Chesapeake Bay racing log canoe is one of the most unique indigenous craft on the Bay, and is a significant maritime artifact of material culture. This thesis studies the racing log canoe and the traditions which have given rise to its creation and evolution. In addition, a study of comparative experiences, involving the design, construction, evolution, and use of log canoes from around the world is presented. en_US
dc.description.abstract In addition, this thesis will evaluate the performance of the racing canoes in regatta conditions. en_US
dc.description.abstract Included in the appendices: data and dimensions of the racing canoes, the rules for the Governor's Cup Regatta, and lines plans of racing and other canoes. (Abstract shortened with permission of author.). en_US
dc.description.degree M.S. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/handle/mtsu/4191
dc.publisher Middle Tennessee State University en_US
dc.subject.lcsh History, General en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Anthropology, Cultural en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Transportation en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Engineering, Marine and Ocean en_US
dc.subject.lcsh History, General en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Anthropology, Cultural en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Transportation en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Engineering, Marine and Ocean en_US
dc.thesis.degreegrantor Middle Tennessee State University en_US
dc.thesis.degreelevel Masters en_US
dc.title The racing log canoe: Ancient traditions alive on the Chesapeake Bay. en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US
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