A beautifully illustrated look at an age-old building craft
The Azore Islands have a long and rich history of whaling that has largely disappeared in modern times. In 1998, two young Americans, apprentice boat-builders, traveled to the Azores to build a traditional whaling boat under the supervision of an Azorean master craftsman. Their endeavors crossed cultural and generational borders and ensured the continuation of a traditional way of life. This is an in-depth exploration of the vibrant history of Azorean whaling and the associated folk traditions, as well as a discussion of the finer techniques of building a wooden boat. Historical photographs complement watercolors by Breton artist Yvon le Corre, considered one of the finest watercolorists working today.
Author Biography
Lance R. Lee is an experiential educator and a founder of the apprentice movement in the United States. Bruce Halibisky is a professional boat-builder. They live in Rockland, Maine. Yvon le Corre is a well-known marine artist.
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