BOOK

Date1988

Dimensions16.5 x 11.5 x 1 cm (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3/8 in.)

Object numberHF.2022.35.4

DescriptionA small book with a white paper cover, with black font for the title “Legends of Prince Edward Island / F. H. MacArthur” and a black outline of Prince Edward Island on the front. On the back cover in large font is the heading “Book Of Island Legends / Gets Enthusiastic Reception” followed by five paragraphs in small font. The book contains 195 pages and 59 chapters.
Narrative

Frank Harold MacArthur (1886-1981) was born in Cornwall, PEI. At age 14 he quit school and left the Island and headed to western Canada. After being rejected by the army, MacArthur worked his way across Canada and the U.S. working a variety of jobs including as a hotel manager in Florida, a private chauffeur in Massachusetts, and as a store keeper in Alaska.

MacArthur began his writing career in 1939 and gained recognition from both Canadian and American publications.? In 1973 he received the PEI Centennial Committee award and in 1975 MacArthur received recognition from Queen Elizabeth II for a story published in the London Times. He also wrote under the pen name "Uncle Joe".

Legends of Prince Edward Island was first published in 1966 and has over 2,000 copies sold.