author
Archie P. McKishnie
1875–1946
Best remembered for vivid outdoor fiction and historical adventure, this Canadian storyteller drew deeply on the landscapes of Ontario and a lifelong love of the natural world.
2 Audiobooks
Love of the Wild
by Archie P. McKishnie
A Son of Courage
by Archie P. McKishnie
About the author
Archie P. McKishnie was a Canadian author and short story writer, born on June 20, 1875, at Rondeau Point in Ontario and died on July 7, 1946. Before focusing on fiction, he worked in journalism, including as a dramatic editor for the Sunday edition of The Toronto World.
His books ranged across historical fiction, romance, humor, adventure, juvenile fiction, and nature writing. Archive descriptions of his papers note titles such as Gaff Linkum, Love of the Wild, and Willow, the Wisp, which help show how widely he moved between frontier storytelling and stories rooted in the outdoors.
He is often described as a popular writer of his time, and that reputation makes sense: his work blends action, regional history, and a strong feel for marshes, woods, and rural life. For listeners who enjoy older Canadian fiction with an eye for setting, he offers a warm, energetic voice from the early 20th century.