Alexander Maitland Stephen (1882-1942), poet and novelist, was born near
Hanover, Ontario and obtained part of his educational training at Walkerto n
Collegiate Institute . A short story, Fortunes of War, written at age ten,
illustrated his early interest in the literary world . As a young man Stephen
went West and pursued various occupations, including cattle ranching, logging ,
and mining . On his return from Europe after serving in World War I Stephen
settled in Vancouver and followed the profession of teaching.