Raymond Knister, Canadian poet and author (born 1899)

John Raymond Knister was a Canadian poet, novelist, story writer, columnist, and reviewer, "known primarily for his realistic narratives set in rural Canada ... Knister was a highly respected member of the Canadian literary community during the 1920s and early 1930s, and recent criticism has acknowledged him as a pioneer in establishing a distinctively modern voice in Canadian literature."

August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 124 days remain until the end of the year.