For some six decades Barry Callaghan has been a singular presence in
Canada. His distinctive literary style, tone and temperament reveal him
to be an inquisitive observer, thoughtful commentator, and assiduous
craftsman. Always attuned to history and in covert search of adventure,
he is also a public scholar, unflinching before the harsh complexities
of our time. Raise You on the River is the fourth volume of essays
from Canada's Man of Letters.