Vedder Crossing Ahead

a collection of short stories... set on the west coast of America/Canada, during the 1960's/70's. A young man is out discovering the world, but working at basic employment first. This leads to new kinds of people and perplexing/endearing situations. The style is gentle and lyrical, romantic and realistic -- attempting to recreate the mood/theme of the times, when the 'west' was open and accommodating. The author is from Britain, but has become enchanted with westcoast lore, youth and promise...