River Thieves is a novel by Canadian author and poet Michael Crummey, originally published in 2001. The novel follows the story of the Peyton family, who have newly arrived in the New World, in the early 1800's. They set up shop in Newfoundland, doing work in fishing and mining the abundant raw materials. As both their business and family grows, it is obvious that the native Red Indians are being pushed away from their homeland. Hence, the title River Thieves, illustrating how white settlers helped to stifle Native American culture throughout the American continents.
Michael Crummey is a Canadian author and poet that focuses on writing historical fiction. As seen in his novel River Thieves, many small impacts can add up to change a culture, illustrating the effect of history upon various peoples. Crummey also published the collection of short stories, Flesh and Blood, and his first poetry collection, Arguments with Gravity.
