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08-07-2007, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 34' Excella
1962 16' Bambi
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'Trailer Travel Here and Abroad' by Wally B.
I just picked up a copy off eBay. I'm hoping it's a good read. Can anyone offer reviews?
--Dave
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08-07-2007, 08:27 PM
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Rivet Master
NOVA SCOTIA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by munimula
I just picked up a copy off eBay. I'm hoping it's a good read. Can anyone offer reviews?
--Dave
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I have a copy and really enjoyed reading it.Gives you an appreciation of the early days of RVing and some of the challenges that were faced on the early caravans.It also gives some insight on what type of man Wally was.
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AIR # 7916
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08-07-2007, 10:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 24' Tradewind
santa barbara
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I have a borrowed copy myself from sugarfoot ,still need to read it myself.
Shes read it also and may give some reviews as well .
scott of scottanlily
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08-08-2007, 07:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2003 22' International CCD
Whittier
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Dave---Be sure to give us your review. Do you have any other books by Wally?
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08-08-2007, 08:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
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Trailer Travel: Here and Abroad
I've read it and really enjoyed it! I'm with Mike...it gives insight into what Wally and the caravans were really like.
I just borrowed a copy of "Capetown to Cairo" by Lillie Douglass...hope to get into it this weekend...or very soon. When I'm done with that, I'll be trading it in for "Thank You Marco Polo" by McGregor Smith Jr. the story of the around the world caravan...
Shari
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08-08-2007, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Wally Byam in Words
Wally wrote three books. "Fifth Avenue on Wheels", twice and "Travel Trailer Here and Abroad. He felt that he should share his views on using Airstreams.
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08-08-2007, 02:38 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Wally's Writings
Here is a composiste that you may enjoy regarding Wally's writiings.
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08-08-2007, 02:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeWee
Here is a composiste that you may enjoy regarding Wally's writiings.
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It would be great if these books plus "Capetown to Cairo" and "Thank you Marco Polo" could be republished for all of the current Airstream lovers.
Bill
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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08-08-2007, 03:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
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I was just wondering if their copyrights have expired and are now in the public domain.
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BRN #20321 Air #4056
"Oooh - They have the Internet on computers now!" - Homer Simpson
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08-08-2007, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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PeeWee ~
Are the two books you show of "Fifth Avenue on Wheels" the same writings just two printings/editions or are they different writings with different info?
Shari
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08-08-2007, 03:52 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
It would be great if these books plus "Capetown to Cairo" and "Thank you Marco Polo" could be republished for all of the current Airstream lovers.
Bill
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Bill,
I have those in my library also.
They are great reading.
Airstream should see if they can obtain the rights on all of the books that are out of print. Reprinting might be costly. There are others. When I unpack my library I will jacket copy the front of the books and post.
Dale "Pee Wee" Schwamborn
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08-08-2007, 03:53 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cosmotini
I was just wondering if their copyrights have expired and are now in the public domain.
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I think that they are public domain. However, Wally's writings may belong to Airstream or possibly the family.
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08-08-2007, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
PeeWee ~
Are the two books you show of "Fifth Avenue on Wheels" the same writings just two printings/editions or are they different writings with different info?
Shari
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Hi,
Shari isn't strange VAC and VAC books...very VA books.
The second 5th Avenue is revised book with added verbage.
No one has ever asked why "Fiffh Avenue."
Pee Wee
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08-08-2007, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeWee
No one has ever asked why "Fiffh Avenue."
Pee Wee
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I always assumed it's because of the fancy 5th Avenue apartments in New York and Wally's concept of taking one on the road ~ no? Our Airstreams are like those fancy apartments...
Shari
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08-08-2007, 05:00 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InsideOut
I always assumed it's because of the fancy 5th Avenue apartments in New York and Wally's concept of taking one on the road ~ no? Our Airstreams are like those fancy apartments...
Shari
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Shari,
Great answer, mostly correct.
Neil Vanderbilt Jr., Wally's close freind, lived in the Vanderbilt Mansion on 5th Avenue.
Pee Wee
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08-09-2007, 07:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scottanlily
I have a borrowed copy myself from sugarfoot ,still need to read it myself.
Shes read it also and may give some reviews as well .
scott of scottanlily
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I enjoyed "Trailer Travel". It was a great glimpse into the past experiences of the Caravans. I was impressed that Wally even cannibalized his own trailer for parts to fix others in the group when needed. And it was interesting to read Wally's own advice on trailering.
I've been looking for the "Fifth Avenue on Wheels" but have had a hard time finding it through the out-of-print sources. It really would be nice of these books could be reprinted.
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08-27-2007, 05:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
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Copyright
PeeWee,
Do you know who holds the copyright to Trailer Travel Here and Abroad or to any other Wally Byam/Airstream books, such as Capetown to Cairo, Thank You Marco Polo and Fifth Avenue on Wheels?
Bill
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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08-27-2007, 09:46 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
PeeWee,
Do you know who holds the copyright to Trailer Travel Here and Abroad or to any other Wally Byam/Airstream books, such as Capetown to Cairo, Thank You Marco Polo and Fifth Avenue on Wheels?
Bill
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Bill,
I really don't know. Wally's books were probably property of Airstream. They may have been part of his estate left to his wife Stel. But Airstream seems like a better bet.
As far as the other books written by individuals. They are probably held by the different author's descendents. Etta Payne wrote two books, Lilian Douglas wrote one, and another writier wrote the book for the Around-the-World Caravan.
It might behove someone to check into the copyrights. The question that needs to be asked is how large is the market, and what costs are involved?
Dale "PeeWee" Schwamborn
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08-27-2007, 09:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeWee
Bill,
I really don't know. Wally's books were probably property of Airstream. They may have been part of his estate left to his wife Stel. But Airstream seems like a better bet.
As far as the other books written by individuals. They are probably held by the different author's descendents. Etta Payne wrote two books, Lilian Douglas wrote one, and another writier wrote the book for the Around-the-World Caravan.
It might behove someone to check into the copyrights. The question that needs to be asked is how large is the market, and what costs are involved?
Dale "PeeWee" Schwamborn
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I will have to find a way to check on the copyright holders.
Bill
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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09-24-2007, 03:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
I will have to find a way to check on the copyright holders.
Bill
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Howdy! Any luck on this? I agree that it would be really great to reprint them. I have not seen any.
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