"People of the West" is a captivating collection of nine short fiction pieces spanning 170 years of North American history, accompanied by fourteen poignant poems. The narrative begins with a fictional account of the first European reaching Canada's Pacific coast. The subsequent stories intricately weave the tales of winners and losers who, inadvertently, became the architects of North America's destiny, shaping the world we know today.
The author skillfully navigates through historical events, offering a unique perspective on the individuals who played pivotal roles in shaping the continent. Each story serves as a snapshot, capturing the essence of their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to the evolving landscape. The interspersed poems add a poetic depth to the overall narrative, connecting the emotional threads that bind these stories across time. "People of the West" is a literary journey that enlightens readers on the often overlooked characters who, knowingly or unknowingly, left an indelible mark on North American history.