Charles W. Gordon / Ralph Connor: From Black Rock to Regina Trench

Existing outside of the current canon of Canadian literature is the work of Charles W. Gordon [1860-1937], who wrote under the pen-name of Ralph Connor. For many years the Ralph Connor novels were the most read novels in Canada.

This book concentrates on the period of his life from the publication of his first novel, Black Rock, to the events he went through at Regina Trench during the First World War. Using the theories of Carl Jung an understanding of who Ralph Connor was is reached.

Kirk H. Layton spent many years as a radio announcer in Canada. He holds degrees in Literature from the University of Calgary and California State University. He currently teaches literature and composition in Calgary at Mount Royal College.