Chestnut canoe books: Solway vs MacGregor?

[fernieite]

Hi all,

I just bought a used copy of Ken Solway's Book - The Story of the Chestnut Canoe : 150 Years of Canadian Canoe Building. (1997)

I see that another book on Chestnuts was published by Roger MacGregor a couple of years later in 1999.
- When the Chestnut was in Flower. Inside the Chestnut Canoe.

In your opinion, do you think it's worthwhile for me to get a copy of the MacGregor book?

How are they different from one another?

Thanks very much.

 

[Benson Gray]

In your opinion, do you think it's worthwhile for me to get a copy of the MacGregor book?

Yes, it was written later and had more thorough research. It is also has a more readable style.

Benson

 

[Dan Miller]

I agree with Benson.

 

[samb]

I'd suggest that the MacGregor book is a better read. It's more anecdotal and perhaps romanticised but it talks of the characters involved in the story. The Solway book is more matter-of-fact and concise.

Sam

 

[fernieite]

Thanks, guys.
Sounds like I should try to find one. Does anyone know where I could get a reasonably priced copy? (Used is fine)
Thanks. Sean.

 

[Dan Miller]

Roger's book has been out of print for some time now. I use addall.com's used book search (it aggregates many online booksellers). Right now it is showing 12 copies ranging in price from $134.96 USD to 1042.72 USD. I guess it's up to you to determine what is a reasonable price .

Set up a standing search on eBay and you may come across a copy.

It's a shame it's not readily available as it is a rather good book. I know Roger gifted much of his intellectual property to the Canadian Canoe Museum, but I don't know if rights to the book were included.

 

[fernieite]

Roger's book has been out of print for some time now. I use addall.com's used book search (it aggregates many online booksellers). Right now it is showing 12 copies ranging in price from $134.96 USD to 1042.72 USD. I guess it's up to you to determine what is a reasonable price .

Set up a standing search on eBay and you may come across a copy.

It's a shame it's not readily available as it is a rather good book. I know Roger gifted much of his intellectual property to the Canadian Canoe Museum, but I don't know if rights to the book were included.

Thanks, Dan.
Unfortunately, those online sources want more than I'm willing to spend.
I will keep an eye out in my local used book stores; (Toronto, ON) or who knows, maybe a (legitimate) forum member will have one for sale in the future.
Thanks again.
Sean.

 

[fernieite]

Update: I eventually did buy a copy, and I've read it from cover to cover. Highly recommended.

What a wonderful in-depth journey into the historical people (and horses ) that had connections to the Chestnut Canoe company!

 

[Worth Gretter]

Just for fun, I looked for this title on Alibris, Thrift Books, Addall, and AbeBooks. In this case, AbeBooks came out way ahead with seven copies ranging from $85 to $200. The others all had fewer copies, or higher prices, or both.
I have alway bought from Alibris but I can see that I need to check AbeBooks next time.

 

[catla]

Update: I eventually did buy a copy, and I've read it from cover to cover. Highly recommended.

What a wonderful in-depth journey into the historical people (and horses ) that had connections to the Chestnut Canoe company!

Hi there, if you ever wanted to sell your copy, please let me know! I'm also in Toronto and looking for one for my husband birthday in November!