The Last West; and, Paolo's Virginia

A vivid tapestry of verse, this collection captures the raw grandeur of the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the twentieth century. From the first light spilling over Boundary Bay to the icy cliffs of the Cascade Range, each poem paints a distinct landscape—storm‑swept peaks, mist‑cloaked fjords, and bustling coastal towns—while the speaker’s voice carries the awe of an alpinist confronting nature’s edge. The rhythm of soaring birds, the crack of distant avalanches, and the hush of sunrise invite listeners to feel the wind and hear the echo of distant rivers.

Interwoven with the mountain reveries is “Paolo’s Virginia,” a spring‑time fantasia that shifts the focus to softer, meadow‑filled scenes and quiet introspection. Together the pieces offer a lyrical journey through wild wilderness, early settlements, and the timeless pull of horizons yet to be explored, all rendered in language that balances rugged adventure with gentle reflection.