English Creek

English Creek is the first novel in Ivan Doig's McCaskill family trilogy, which continues with Dancing at the Rascal Fair and Ride with the Horseman. While each book can be read independently, they collectively chronicle the family's experiences in Montana across several generations.

Ivan Doig drew heavily on his own upbringing in Montana for English Creek, particularly his experiences growing up in a ranching and logging community. The novel reflects his deep connection to the landscape and the people of the American West, often incorporating elements of his family's history.