Canoeman Joe

By Robin Radcliffe

In the early 20th Century mining town of Ely, Minnesota, Joe Seliga taught himself how to build wood and canvas canoes. What began as a life full of curiosity and adventure grew into a passion for the land and its people. Joe held a deep appreciation of wild places, cherished his close-knit family, and found joy in using his hands to create a thing of beauty and utility. Along the way, he forged a tradition of respect and integrity for the wooden canoe: if you take care of it, it will take care of you. And Joe knew that the same could be said of the earth, a good friend and a lot of other things. This biographical picture book celebrates Joe's life with canoes as well as the independent spirit that instilled a tradition of self-reliance in a whole generation of campers across the lake country of northern Minnesota.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1732854009
• ISBN13: 9781732854000
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Green Place Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.2" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7