An Adirondack Passage The Cruise of the Canoe Sairy Gamp – This book chronicles two journeys. In 1883, G. W. Sears (“Nessmuk”) paddled 266 miles of Adirondack waterways. Over 100 years later, the author retraced his journey. By Christine Jerome. 288 pages. Softcover. 1998. Very limited supply. Newer versions exist.