"A powerful collection of short stories set on Canada's Eastern shore, where the traditions and Gaelic language of transplanted Scots continue in a harsh new world. All of these affecting, elegiac tales focus on the strong ties of loving kin, particularly the link between fathers and sons. Fathers share the experience of work with their sons, and boys puzzle over family events and tragedies and learn to be men in the close-knit communities. Sadly, as times change, fathers lose their sons, who become educated men and leave the land and sea for professions in the city. MacLeod's characters are deeply touching and memorable, and their simple lives are rich with loyalty and affection for their families and way of life. The sumptuous language, which immerses the reader in this stunning but unrelenting land, begs to be read aloud."--Library Journal.

2018-02

The boat --The vastness of the dark -- The golden gift of grey -- The return -- In the fall -- The lost salt gift of blood -- -- The road to Rankin's Point -- -- The closing down of summer -- To every thing there is a season -- Second spring -- Winter dog -- The turning of perfection -- As birds bring forth the sun -- Vision -- Island -- Clearances.