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      John G. Diefenbaker, 1895–1979.

       Arthur Slade

      Arthur Slade is the author of four books for young adults: Draugr, which was nominated for a Saskatchewan Book Award for Children and a Small Press Book Award in the U.S., The Haunting of Drang Island, The Loki Wolf, and Dust. He also penned the comic book Hallowed Knight, which was made in Saskatchewan and sold worldwide. His short fiction and non-fiction work has appeared in various magazines throughout North America and been broadcast on CBC Radio.

      Arthur was born in Moose Jaw, raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, and further educated at the University of Saskatchewan (B.A. Honours English). He writes full time from his home in Saskatoon and spends a good portion of his year giving readings and presentations at schools across the country. Arthur may be visited virtually at http://www.arthurslade.com or e-mailed at [email protected].

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ARTHUR SLADE

      AN APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY

      Copyright © 2001 Arthur Slade and XYZ Publishing.

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       Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data

      Slade, Arthur G. (Arthur Gregory)

       John Diefenbaker: an appointment with destiny

       (The Quest Library ; 9).

       Includes bibliographical references and index.

       ISBN 0-9688166-0-6

       1. Diefenbaker, John G., 1895–1979. 2. Canada–Politics and government -1957–1963. 3. Prime ministers–Canada–Biography. I. Title. II. Series: Quest library; 9.

      FC616.D53S48 2001 971.064’2’092 C2001-940386-0

      F1034.3.D.53S48 2001

      Legal Deposit: Second quarter 2001

      National Library of Canada

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      Chronology and Index: Lynne Bowen

      Layout: édiscript enr.

      Cover design: Zirval Design

      Cover illustration: Francine Auger

      John Diefenbaker’s signature: National Archives of Canada/PA-130070

      Photo research: Arthur Slade … Rhonda Bailey

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