Gleaner Tales

"Gleaner Tales" by Robert Sellar is a compilation of historical narratives that seeks to portray critical episodes in Canada's formative years, zeroing in on the lives of settlers originating from the British Isles as they adapt to their new environment. Readers are introduced to figures like Lieutenant Morton and Hemlock, an Indigenous guide, who grapple with the trials of war and the challenges of survival amid historical happenings, including those surrounding an American invasion. The book starts with a gripping depiction from 1813, tracking Lieutenant Morton as he undertakes the crucial task of protecting an ammunition convoy during wartime, where the story intensifies as Morton contends with betrayal and faces the threat of false accusation when a fellow officer's death casts suspicion upon him, ultimately leading to a trial that tests his honor and resilience.