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Has anyone read,Adirondack canoe waters North Flow by Paul F Jamieson or Adirondack canoe waters South and West Flow by Alec Proskine? Would they be worth a read to find some new routes?......Thanks......H.
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I'm on my second copy of the North Flow. It's a great book. I think the last printing was in 1994 so some info, especially whitewater stuff, may be a little out of date. They are both good books.
GreggLast edited by kayakrski; 01-04-2008, 03:42 PM. Reason: because I should have read the whole thread before posting!Member -
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I agree !Be careful, don't spread invasive species!!
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I could not imagine being without either one, or The Quiet Water Canoe Guide.Comment
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Love Jamieson's book. Is includes great tidbits, insights and "sidestories". I find myself reading for entertainment as much as for planning or research.
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Uh... they've all said it. I've used the Jamieson book so much I need to buy a new copy.How is it that you are heading west? Well, we face north and then really sudden like turn left.
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I'm on my second copy, too- I open it at random in January & daydreamComment
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In my case I bought Jamieson's book more or less on a whim at a store in Boston, never having been to the Adirondacks at all. He was so lyrical about the places he'd been that I just had to go there! I can almost quote his description of the view from Long Pond Mountain by heart. But Jamieson's active days were quite a while ago now, and one needs more up to date guides. Also his maps, sad to say, were nothing great. But I'm always in favor of a book that lets the author's personality show through.
Here if we want to go on a substantial canoe trip we tend to look in the direction of Maine. People are a bit surprised when someone says "The Adirondacks have some really nice places. And there are no vehicle tolls or camping fees."Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea, to the open arms of the sea. Lonely rivers sigh, "Wait for me, wait for me, I'll be coming home, wait for me!"Comment
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My copy of [I]North Flow[I]is so well-used that it's permanently warped from repeated soakings in the bottom of my canoe. One time I had to retrieve it from the Bog River before it floated away(we paddled up onto a submerged tree trunk and gracefully swamped). I also read it for enjoyment when on overnight trips and sometimes review it in the winter months--especially if the snow is too poor for x-c skiing and I want to get enthused about the benefits of warmer conditions! I've never heard anyone say anything even slightly negative about this true classic. Jamieson is likely to attain the stature of figures such as Adirondack Murray as time goes on."Days in the woods are days beyond time"--Paul JamiesonComment
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Both books are great - and essential. I've still got a copy of the original wire bound 1975 first edition. One of my prize possessions!
JH BahnComment
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They have all affirmed they are the books to have, but the you should have the canoe maps (2), the ADK mtn club hiking books/maps and the DEC publications that give you a great overview of hiking, paddling and fishing options too (maps and summaries). Don't forget to do a Journal and trip notes to share with us!How lovely is your dwelling place O Lord.
Better is one day in your house than a thousand elsewhere.Comment
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Thanks to all for the input, I did buy the books but haven't had the time to get into them yet. I'll also check into those maps......Comment
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Remembering Paul Jamieson
Paul Jamieson's North Flow is the bible for canoeing the Adiriondacks. It is such a fine piece of lyrical prose, I love just reading it. The detail of each landmark as you are gliding through along a river or lake is remarkably accurate. Buy it! I once had the honor (and audacity) of calling Mr. Jamieson by phone in 1988. He was as congenial as can be. Glad he wrote so much. He also mentioned back then that of all the books he had written, he probably only made a total of about $27,000. That's it. Shame for such fine work. Will miss him.Comment
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