Note 14 — TRAVELS IN KAMTSCHATKA, DURING THE YEARS 1787 AND 1788.
Reading edition
Baidars are boats somewhat similar to European ones, except that the sides are made of planks from four to six inches wide, and fastened together with withies or cords, and that they are caulked with moss. The baidars are the only vessels made use of to sail to the Kurilles islands, they are commonly rowed, but will admit of a sail.