An essay about "Anne of Green Gables." Some of the themes are how Prince Edward Island's way of life grated on L.M. Montgomery, Matthew and Marilla as stand ins for Cavendish society, and Anne as a contrast to that society's ideals. The essay originated as a speech that David Weale gave at the 1985 L.M. Montgomery Memorial Service in Cavendish, P.E.I.
A special issue about Prince Edward Island. From pages 2-11 there's a history of Prince Edward Island. "Anne of Green Gables" is mentioned from pages 4-5. L.M. Montgomery wrote an article about Prince Edward Island that was based on an old diary written while she was living in P.E.I. The back cover colour art photograph is "Lover's Lane" at Cavendish, P.E.I.
An article about the nature surrounding Cavendish, P.E.I. and L.M. Montgomery's love of nature. "Anne of Green Gables" is mentioned throughout as well as quotes from various works by Montgomery. The large Japanese fan-base is included with mention of the 1979 anime adaptation Akage no An. The anime was directed by Isao Takahata and the scene setting and layout was done by Hayao Miyazaki who would later go on to found Studio Ghibli together. Donald Harron, one of the creators of the "Anne of Green Gables" musical, is quoted in the article making a comment on why "Anne of Green Gables" has such a large Japanese fan-base. The development of Prince Edward Island National Park is included with Montgomery's thoughts on the idea.
An article about Canadian women authors. L.M. Montgomery is mentioned by her married name of Mrs. Ewan Macdonald. The books of hers that are mentioned are: "Anne of Green Gables," "Anne of Avonlea," "Anne of the Island," "Anne's House of Dreams," "Kilmeny of the Orchard," "Chronicles of Avonlea," "The Golden Road," and "Rainbow Valley." Some other authors mentioned are Grace Macleod Rogers and Isabel MacKay.
An article about L.M. Montgomery's life and career. It mentions her meeting Stanley Baldwin, the Premier of Great Britain at the Ontario Government House Garden Party. Her poem, "When the Dark Comes Down," is quoted in the article.
An article about the musical "Anne of Green Gables" created by Norman Campbell, Donald Harron, Elaine Campbell, and Mavor Moore reaching its twenty-fifth season.
