The is the second book in a series about nature, village life, sense of place in the Connecticut River Valley, and beyond. Seasons in western New England, family, Red Sox lore and local heroes in Fenway Park, encounters with bears and other memorable wild creatures, Native American presence, and adventures in Ireland, Brittany and France complete this collection. Lyrical nature writing and tender remembrance connect the past and present, helping record oral history of a corner of New England rural culture.

West Along the River is a compilation of lyrical essays and stories on nature and life in several villages in the Connecticut River Valley and beyond, to include travel adventures in Ireland, Brittany and France. The author connects the oral history of events and village characters, comical encounters and tender remembrances, in linking the past and present to create a unique sense of place.