Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope

"Skookum Chuck Fables: Bits of History, Through the Microscope" by R.D. Cumming, is a collection of entertaining stories set in early 20th-century British Columbia. The stories bring together folklore and a snapshot of human life amidst the region's stunning landscapes, often offering comedic insights. One tale follows a man from Bruce County, restless in his ordinary life, who sets off for British Columbia seeking adventure, yet finds himself missing his wife amidst the new opportunities, thus exploring the push and pull between ambition and contentment. This suggests a series of engaging narratives that explore moral and philosophical ideas through everyday characters and their connections to the world around them.