Synopsis
It was crazy. It was unthinkable. It was the adventure of a lifetime.
When Don and Dana Starkell left Winnipeg in a tiny three-seater canoe, they had no idea of the dangers that lay ahead. Two years and 12,180 miles later, father and son had each paddled nearly twenty million strokes, slept on beaches, in jungles and fields, dined on tapir, shark, and heaps of roasted ants.
They encountered piranhas, wild pigs, and hungry alligators. They were arrested, shot at, taken for spies and drug smugglers, and set upon by pirates. They had lived through terrifying hurricanes, food poisoning, and near starvation. And at the same time they had set a record for a thrilling, unforgettable voyage of discovery and old-fashioned adventure.
"Courageous . . . Exciting and always immediate." -- The New York Times Book Review
From the Paperback edition.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Inside Flap
It was crazy. It was unthinkable. It was the adventure of a lifetime.
When Don and Dana Starkell left Winnipeg in a tiny three-seater canoe, they had no idea of the dangers that lay ahead. Two years and 12,180 miles later, father and son had each paddled nearly twenty million strokes, slept on beaches, in jungles and fields, dined on tapir, shark, and heaps of roasted ants.
They encountered piranhas, wild pigs, and hungry alligators. They were arrested, shot at, taken for spies and drug smugglers, and set upon by pirates. They had lived through terrifying hurricanes, food poisoning, and near starvation. And at the same time they had set a record for a thrilling, unforgettable voyage of discovery and old-fashioned adventure.
"Courageous . . . Exciting and always immediate." -- The New York Times Book Review
From the Paperback edition.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe...
Seller Image
Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0771082401.G
Seller Image
Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Book is in acceptable condition and shows signs of wear. Book may also include underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0771082401.A
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0771082401I3N01
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0771082401I3N00
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0771082401I3N01
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon : The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2473382-6
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon : The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2473382-6
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon : The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Seller: Alplaus Books, Alplaus, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardbound with dust jacket. Evident bump to top edge of cover, with board showing. General gentle wear. Pages toning, unmarked. Seller Inventory # 67535
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon; The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
Published by
McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, 1987
ISBN 10: 0771082401
ISBN 13: 9780771082405
Used
Hardcover
Seller: BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. pp. 316. 8vo. Bound in grey cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white maps and photographs. Light shelfwear, small spots to boards, age-toning to pages; very good- in very good, lightly rubbed dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 095591
Stock Image
Paddle to the Amazon
Seller: Booked Experiences Bookstore, Burlington, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. pp.316 b/w plates clean tight text but tanning to text pages and slight edge and corner wear to all extremities. Seller Inventory # 285415