Contents -- Maps and Illustrations -- Preface -- 1. Prelude -- 2. Homesteading -- 3. Constable Pearkes-R.N.W.M.P. -- 4. On Active Service -- 5. For Most Conspicuous Bravery -- 6. Commanding Officer -- 7. On Staff in Western Canada -- 8. Soldiering in the Twenties -- 9. Preparations for War -- 10. Forging the Weapon -- 11. Pacific Command -- 12. Frustration and Resignation -- 13. Member of Parliament -- 14. Defence Critic -- 15. Minister of National Defence -- 16. Hawks and Doves -- 17. Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia -- Notes -- Bibliographical Note -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.