The Last Crossing

The Last Crossing is a novel by Canadian writer Guy Vanderhaeghe. It was first published in 2002 by McClelland and Stewart.

A rethinking of the genre of the "western", The Last Crossing is a tale of interwoven lives and stories taking place in the last half of the 19th century, travelling from England to the United States and the Canadian west.

Awards and nominations

• The Last Crossing was one of the selected books in the 2004 edition of Canada Reads, championed by musician Jim Cuddy. The Last Crossing eventually won the competition.
• Nominated, International Dublin Literary Award (2004)

External links

• The Last Crossing at McClelland & Stewart
• IMPAC Dublin Literary Award citation for The Last Crossing