The Valley of the Moon Book 1 Chapter 4

In which a spirited gathering of bricklayers from Oakland and San Francisco erupts in a raucous tug-of-war that swiftly devolves into a boisterous mêlée, revealing the fierce Celtic pride and camaraderie that animate such contests. As races follow and tempers flare over disputed victories, a sudden, unforeseen act of sabotage ignites a sweeping confrontation, leaving the participants battered but bound by the day’s wild and unyielding fellowship.