"At the Sign of the Eagle" by Gilbert Parker sees Canadian and English cultures and societies mix. At a time when the men on the hunt for adventure would make their way across the ocean to settle the Americas, those who eventually came back home regaled their tales of the harsh wilderness, incredible wildlife, and fascinating melding of customs. When a battle of wits leads to an unlikely wager among men from these two worlds, however, secrets are shared, and nothing is off the table.