By Trench and Trail in Song and Story

"By Trench and Trail in Song and Story" by Angus Mackay, captures the heartfelt emotions and experiences of Canadian soldiers and lumberjacks through poetry and song during the early 1900s. Mackay’s writing explores themes of love, patriotism, and the difficult challenges of wartime, aiming to connect readers with the experiences of those on the front lines and in the lumber camps. The use of dialect in many pieces creates an authentic voice for the soldiers and workers. The collection includes the struggles and sentiments of these men. Mackay wrote to connect the reader, poet, and subjects of his verse together.