River Thieves is a novel based on the true events of the 1811 and 1819 expeditions into the interior of Newfoundland to 'gather information' about the Beothuk. The Beothuk, which means people, were also known as the Red Indians because of their practice of covering themselves and their belongings in red ochre. The Beothuk once occupied the entire … Continue reading River Thieves by Michael Crummey
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Michael Crummey
The first book I read by Michael Crummey was the weird and wonderful Galore, and I loved it. So, when I went into a used book store one day and saw both The Wreckage and River Thieves, I snatched them up. The next one I read was The Wreckage. I think I chose this one … Continue reading Michael Crummey
