About William Kirby William Kirby (1817-1906) was a Canadian author, best known for his classic historical novel, The Golden Dog. Books by William Kirby Chien d'or/The Golden Dog A Legend of Quebec by (author) William Kirby edited by Mary Jane Edwards Le Chien d'or/The Golden Dog A Legend of Quebec by (author) William Kirby & Mary Jane Edwards The U.E. A Tale of Upper Canada by (author) William Kirby