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Book Synopsis: Veltie Pruitt invented the light drift boat in 1926. In 1928, after making several boats, he partnered with Prince Helfrich, made him a boat, and the two men set off on a decade of adventure on the wild rapid rivers of Oregon and Idaho. They boated the McKenzie, Upper Rogue, Lower Rogue, Crooked, Metolius, Deschutes, John Day, Smith, Willamette, Middle Fork of the Salmon, and other rivers including sections now flooded by man-made dams. Their courageous explorations were celebrated in film and news stories and became lore along the McKenzie River. In this book their journals, news interviews, films, notes and other materials are drawn into a pictorial account of each separate river trip by Veltie's grandson Paul Kingery, with Shelly Pruitt and Dick Helfrich.
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Step into the captivating world of drift boating with "Veltie and Prince: The Advent of Drift Boating." Immerse yourself in the remarkable tale of Veltie Pruitt and Prince Helfrich as they embark on thrilling river expeditions that shaped the very essence of drift boating history.
Experience a piece of Oregon and Idaho's rich river legacy through the eyes of these two intrepid adventurers. From the rugged rapids of the McKenzie to the serene waters of the Deschutes, each page of this book is a gateway to a bygone era of fearless exploration and boundless spirit.
Join Veltie's grandson, Paul Kingery, along with Shelly Pruitt and Dick Helfrich, as they weave together a tapestry of recollections, interviews, and films to offer you a vivid account of the daring river escapades that have become the stuff of legends.
Don't miss your chance to relive the extraordinary stories of Veltie and Prince and witness the evolution of drift boating unfold before your eyes. Get your hands on this one-of-a-kind book today and discover the magic of drift boating like never before!
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