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This small collection of stories that were published between 1938 and 1980 includes a remarkable narrative range, from the closely observed realism of “Rough Answer,” Sheila Watson’s first story, through four stories which represent members of the family of Sophocles’ Oedipus as contemporary and naturalized, to the ritualized mystery of “And the Four Animals.” A Father’s Kingdom is an original New Canadian Library collection. ... Read more

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This small collection of stories that were published between 1938 and 1980 includes a remarkable narrative range, from the closely observed realism of “Rough Answer,” Sheila Watson’s first story, through four stories which represent members of the family of Sophocles’ Oedipus as contemporary and naturalized, to the ritualized mystery of “And the Four Animals.” A Father’s Kingdom is an original New Canadian Library collection.


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The following is a true story: In the winter of 1939 a littlefive pound baby boy was born in Vonore, Tennessee. He wasthe 8th child of fifteen. When he was approximately six yearsold his family moved to a farm in Loudon County. They wereshare croppers. One day, when he was around ten years old,he overheard his parents tell some visitors from Vonore thestory about a lady named Mrs. Underwood. Mrs. Underwoodused to give milk to their family. They didn't have any moneyto pay her. This happened before the little boy was ever born.His oldest sister was about six years old and she would walk byherself and carry approximately a gallon of milk home. It was along walk. The boy heard this story several times whilegrowing up. God was planting a seed in his heart for thefuture. When he asked some of his siblings if theyremembered the story, no one remembered until he asked hisoldest sister. She said, "Yes, I remember it because I am theone who carried the milk home!" ... Read more

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From the new KINGS AND QUEENS series, a look at the life and reign of Elizabeth I, which uses documentary evidence and a variety of historical sources to examine important events in her public and personal life. Illustrated with colour and black and white artwork. Suitable for the National Curriculum History Key Stage 2. ... Read more