Mackenzie King is affixed in popular memory for his seances, his love for his mother, and his dog. These tales are true, hut they are even more interesting when put into context. This fascinating glimpse into the world of Mackenzie King takes into account new material in the final volume of King's diaries, recently opened to the public in the National Archives of Canada. King (1874-1950) was Canada's tenth and longest serving prime minister and an important figure on the international scene, especially during the Second World War.