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.