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1/24/2016 9:37 pm  #1


New Book: "Canoe Country"

Just got a PM from 'swedish pimple' about an interesting article describing this new book .. http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2016/01/23/here-in-canoe-country-roy-mcgregor-book-examines-the-relationship-of-the-canoe-to-canadian-culture-and-identity .. all about the history of canoes in Canada.

 

1/25/2016 6:10 am  #2


Re: New Book: "Canoe Country"

I just got it in the mail last week. I might start reading it soon but I'm also considering waiting until the spring and reading it on my spring trip in the park. Right now I am on the last chapter of Alone Against The North. http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0670069450?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
This has been a very good book. Next I think I am going to start Paddle North
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1771641770?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

 

1/25/2016 6:04 pm  #3


Re: New Book: "Canoe Country"

I have read several of his books -'got it for 20$ a few months ago - it was interesting - parts of it were really good, parts of it were okay.

 

1/26/2016 8:13 pm  #4


Re: New Book: "Canoe Country"

I got Canoe Country for Christmas and have finished reading it. I concur with Christine's assessment. Overall a nice read; it's clearly written by a professional journalist and flows well. Some chapters were better than others, depending on your interest in the topic covered.
Interesting that his family grew up within the borders of the park.

Last edited by Methye (1/26/2016 8:14 pm)

 

1/26/2016 9:52 pm  #5


Re: New Book: "Canoe Country"

mr patterson is actually my neighbour,, he has nice old canoes too.

 

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