When the average settler, like William McKillican, arrived in Upper Canada in 1816 it may have been a trackless wilderness, but there was already a strict ruling oligarchy in place. They were known as the Family Compact - a group of Conservative British Anglicans who held a staunch hold over the young colony. If… Continue reading Friday Fact: The Family Compact
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Tuesday Critique
Here's an excerpt from Slumber for anyone to read, enjoy, cut up as you see fit. 🙂 “Benjamin has come to speak with us about your betrothal,” Father said with a heavy sigh. “I hope you told him, as I did, that there is nothing to be done.” “We did,” Mother said. “But he will hear… Continue reading Tuesday Critique
Erin E. M. Hatton 