THE GRIFFIN AND THE MINOR CANAAN By Frank R. Stockton (1834-1902) This is the story of an old church in a faraway country, over the large door of which a large griffin is carved. The author of this text is Frank R. Stockton (1834-1902). He was an American writer and humorist best known for his short stories and novels. Among his famous works is "Lady or Tiger?" , "The Griffin and the Lesser Canon" and "The Bee from Orn". Read 24 mins