Pocket in the Waistcoat

Set amidst the turbulent early 19th-century Northwest, this story explores the interactions between Native American tribes and fur trappers, focusing on the evolving relationships and cultural exchanges. It recounts the friendship and adventures of four girls from the Tillamook and Clatsop Peoples and a French-Canadian trapper who becomes a storyteller and hero. Against the backdrop of territorial conflicts, the narrative highlights moments of respect and connection between native communities and outsiders, revealing a time of both change and harmony.