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Paddler's Guide to the Delaware River : Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Tubing by Gary Letcher (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRutgers University Press
ISBN-100813551617
ISBN-139780813551616
eBay Product ID (ePID)123252761
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitlePaddler's Guide to the Delaware River : Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Tubing
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBoating, Canoeing, Ecosystems & Habitats / Rivers, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa)
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Travel, Sports & Recreation
AuthorGary Letcher
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2011-010863
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingA
Grade FromEighth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal797.1/2209749
Table Of ContentForeword: Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper Authors Notes on this Revised Edition Acknowledgments The Plan of this Book Introduction: The Pleasantest River in the World The East and West Branches of the Delaware Hancock to Long Eddy Long Eddy to Narrowsburg Narrowsburg to Barryville Barryville to Port Jervis Port Jervis to Dingmans Ferry Dingmans Ferry to Smithfield Beach Smithfield Beach to Martins Creek Martins Creek to Upper Black Eddy Upper Black Eddy to Lambertville Lambertville to Trenton The Delaware Estuary Appendix A: International Scale of River Difficulty Appendix B: River Stage at Barryville: Recreational Boating Guidelines Appendix C: River Trip Checklist Appendix D: Important Contacts Appendix E: Activities and Interests Appendix F: Outfitters and Campgrounds Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisA Paddler's Guide to the Delaware River is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to experience the Delaware River in a kayak, canoe, raft, or tube--or, for that matter, an automobile or an armchair. Reading the book is like travelling down the river with an experienced guide. Whether you are a novice out for an afternoon float, a seasoned adventurer on an overnight expedition, or a resident fascinated by the lore of the Delaware Valley, this book is an invaluable guide., When Henry Hudson explored the Delaware River in 1609, he dubbed it "one of the finest, best, and pleasantest rivers in the world." Today, those same qualities make the Delaware one of the most popular rivers for recreational use in the United States. Although in places a near-wilderness, the Delaware is easily accessible to millions of residents. On any summer day there may be thousands of people rushing down its exciting rapids or lazing through its serene eddies. A Paddler's Guide to the Delaware River is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to experience the Delaware River in a kayak, canoe, raft, or tube--or, for that matter, an automobile or an armchair. Reading the book is like travelling down the river with an experienced guide. It charts the non-tidal Delaware 200 miles from Hancock, New York, to Trenton, New Jersey, describing access points, rapids, natural features, villages, historical sites, campgrounds, outfitters, and restaurants. The Delaware comes alive as the author introduces some of the people, places, events, and controversies that have marked the river from earliest times to the present day. Completely revised, the third edition offers: An overview of the river including watershed, history, place names, paddlecraft, safety, and fishing. The River Guide: ten sections that can each be paddled in one day (about 20 miles), with a mile-by-mile account of rapids, access, natural features, historic sites, and other features. All new maps, with names for virtually every rapid, eddy, and other river feature, plus detailed diagrams for routes through even the most severe rapids. Features in the River Guide highlight the people, events, natural history, and communities that define the river experience, such as Tom Quick, the infamous "avenger of the Delaware"; the mysterious migration of eels, the battle over Tocks Island Dam; and many others. Appendices of Important Contacts, Outfitters and Campgrounds, River Trip Checklists, and more. Whether you are a novice out for an afternoon float, a seasoned adventurer on an overnight expedition, or a resident fascinated by the lore of the Delaware Valley, this book is an invaluable guide., When Henry Hudson explored the Delaware River in 1609, he dubbed it ?one of the finest, best, and pleasantest rivers in the world.? Today, those same qualities make the Delaware one of the most popular rivers for recreational use in the United States. Although in places a near-wilderness, the Delaware is easily accessible to millions of residents. On any summer day there may be thousands of people rushing down its exciting rapids or lazing through its serene eddies. A Paddler?s Guide to the Delaware River is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to experience the Delaware River in a kayak, canoe, raft, or tube?or, for that matter, an automobile or an armchair. Reading the book is like travelling down the river with an experienced guide. It charts the non-tidal Delaware 200 miles from Hancock, New York, to Trenton, New Jersey, describing access points, rapids, natural features, villages, historical sites, campgrounds, outfitters, and restaurants. The Delaware comes alive as the author introduces some of the people, places, events, and controversies that have marked the river from earliest times to the present day. Completely revised, the third edition offers: An overview of the river including watershed, history, place names, paddlecraft, safety, and fishing. The River Guide: ten sections that can each be paddled in one day (about 20 miles), with a mile-by-mile account of rapids, access, natural features, historic sites, and other features. All new maps, with names for virtually every rapid, eddy, and other river feature, plus detailed diagrams for routes through even the most severe rapids. Features in the River Guide highlight the people, events, natural history, and communities that define the river experience, such as Tom Quick, the infamous ?avenger of the Delaware?; the mysterious migration of eels, the battle over Tocks Island Dam; and many others. Appendices of Important Contacts, Outfitters and Campgrounds, River Trip Checklists, and more. Whether you are a novice out for an afternoon float, a seasoned adventurer on an overnight expedition, or a resident fascinated by the lore of the Delaware Valley, this book is an invaluable guide.
LC Classification NumberGV776
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- 24 Aug, 2018
Best book on the Mighty Delaware River
Well written, interesting history, regional topics, eel traps explained, and amazing detail down to a 1/10th mile the whole river.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
