Gleaner Tales

In the shadow of the St. Lawrence, the southwestern tip of Quebec unfolds in a world of log houses, tin roofs and bustling wharves. Through the eyes of soldiers, traders and weary settlers, the opening scene captures a summer day in 1813 Montreal, where the heat and rain mingle with the rhythm of marching men and the roar of river rapids. The narrative sets a vivid stage for a collection that stitches together everyday life with moments of danger and duty.

The book gathers a handful of longer, historically grounded episodes—most notably the looming threat of General Hampton’s invasion and the harrowing year marked by a ship‑borne fever—alongside shorter vignettes drawn from genuine incidents among the early inhabitants of Huntingdon County. Each story strives to portray the challenges, humour and resilience of those who built a new world on the Canadian frontier. Listeners will find an accessible portrait of a vanished era, told with clear detail and a touch of frontier spirit.