Thomson's delightful collection of short stories captures the spirit of Canada and its people. From the rugged wilderness of the north to the bustling cities of the east, these tales offer a window into the everyday lives of Canadians and the unique challenges they face. With humor, insight, and affection, Thomson paints a vivid picture of this fascinating country. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.