The Westerners

The Westerners is a historical novel by Stewart Edward White, published in the early 20th century, set in the tumultuous town of Three Rivers during the gold rush era of the 1870s. The story follows Michaïl Lafond, a young half-breed, as he navigates the challenges of identity and acceptance while waiting to join an expedition into the frontier. The novel explores the harsh realities faced by settlers and Indigenous peoples in the rapidly changing landscape of the American West, highlighting themes of race and the pursuit of adventure.