The Old Town Canoe Company, by Susan T. Audette. 162 Pages. Softbound. The rich history of the Old Town Canoe Company spans a full century. This spectacularly well-illustrated new book covers that history from the early wood-and-canvas canoes built for Maine guides, to the booming recreational market of today that has made Old Town the world's largest manufacturer of canoes and kayaks. It is the fascinating story of a family business that was able to grow and respond to the changing market. Within its pages you can find the story of recreational canoeing. It also includes catalog reprints, bibliography, index, and more. This richly illustrated book is told with humor, insight and affection and will be an interesting and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of the Old Town Canoe Company, the State of Maine or the Great Outdoors. $35.00 (BK-0594)