Mowat, Farley
Overview
| Works: | 606 works in 2,877 publications in 13 languages and 52,065 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biographies Fiction Autobiographies Juvenile works History Personal narratives‡vCanadian Personal narratives Humorous fiction Short stories Personal correspondence |
| Roles: | Author, Speaker, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of screenplay, Narrator, Creator, Other, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Performer, Correspondent, Conceptor |
| Classifications: | PR9199.3.M68, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Farley Mowat
- And no birds sang by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Born naked by Farley Mowat( Book )
- No man's river by Farley Mowat( Book )
- The world of Farley Mowat : a selection from his works by Farley Mowat( Book )
- My father's son : memories of war and peace by Farley Mowat( Book )
- My discovery of America by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Bay of spirits : a love story by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Farley : the life of Farley Mowat by James King( Book )
- High latitudes : an Arctic journey by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Aftermath : travels in a post-war world by Farley Mowat( Book )
- A Farley Mowat reader by Farley Mowat( Book )
- On Being Farley : Farley Mowat( Visual )
- Eastern passage by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Otherwise by Farley Mowat( Book )
- The outport people by Claire Mowat( Book )
- Never cry wolf by Farley Mowat( Recording )
- The New Founde Land by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Farley Mowat by Alec Lucas( Book )
- Walking on the land by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Lost in the barrens by Farley Mowat( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Farley Mowat
Never cry wolf by
Farley Mowat(
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153 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 10 languages and held by 4,359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unforgettable odyssey of self-discovery and startling adventure begins as a young, inexperienced biologist is deposited alone onto the frozen Arctic tundra. Once settled, he struggles not only to endure the forces of nature, but also to learn as much as he can about the mysterious and misconstrued habits of the wolves he has been sent to study
153 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 10 languages and held by 4,359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unforgettable odyssey of self-discovery and startling adventure begins as a young, inexperienced biologist is deposited alone onto the frozen Arctic tundra. Once settled, he struggles not only to endure the forces of nature, but also to learn as much as he can about the mysterious and misconstrued habits of the wolves he has been sent to study
Sea of slaughter by
Farley Mowat(
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57 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and German and held by 2,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the exploitation and sometimes extinction of wildlife in North America. Also tells the story of societies trying to protect these animals
57 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and German and held by 2,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the exploitation and sometimes extinction of wildlife in North America. Also tells the story of societies trying to protect these animals
A whale for the killing by
Farley Mowat(
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69 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 2,432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 1960s, Farley Mowat was living in the tiny fishing community of Burgeo on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. When an 80-ton fin whale became trapped in a nearby saltwater lagoon, Mowat rejoiced: here was the first chance to study at close range one of the most magnificent animals in creation. Some local villagers thought otherwise, blasting the whale with rifle fire and hacking open her back with a motorboat propeller. Mowat appealed desperately to the authorities, but it was too late-ravaged by an infection resulting from her massive wounds, the whale died. A plea for the end of commercial hunting of the whale, this moving account blends all the tension of the life-and-death struggle for one animal's survival with the drama of man's wanton destruction of life-bearing creatures and the environment itself
69 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 2,432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 1960s, Farley Mowat was living in the tiny fishing community of Burgeo on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. When an 80-ton fin whale became trapped in a nearby saltwater lagoon, Mowat rejoiced: here was the first chance to study at close range one of the most magnificent animals in creation. Some local villagers thought otherwise, blasting the whale with rifle fire and hacking open her back with a motorboat propeller. Mowat appealed desperately to the authorities, but it was too late-ravaged by an infection resulting from her massive wounds, the whale died. A plea for the end of commercial hunting of the whale, this moving account blends all the tension of the life-and-death struggle for one animal's survival with the drama of man's wanton destruction of life-bearing creatures and the environment itself
Owls in the family by
Farley Mowat(
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109 editions published between 1961 and 2018 in English and held by 2,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Wol and Weeps, two great horned owls, who turn a household upside down, outwit the wittiest of dogs and terrorize an entire neighborhood
109 editions published between 1961 and 2018 in English and held by 2,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Wol and Weeps, two great horned owls, who turn a household upside down, outwit the wittiest of dogs and terrorize an entire neighborhood
Woman in the mists : the story of Dian Fossey and the mountain gorillas of Africa by
Farley Mowat(
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24 editions published between 1982 and 1994 in English and held by 2,390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American researcher who studied and fought for the survival of the African mountain gorilla
24 editions published between 1982 and 1994 in English and held by 2,390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American researcher who studied and fought for the survival of the African mountain gorilla
People of the Deer by
Farley Mowat(
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121 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowat's observations of the Ihalmiut Eskimo from several visits to Keewatin mainly in the 1940's. Their way of life, social customs, folklore and the effect of the white man on them are described
121 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowat's observations of the Ihalmiut Eskimo from several visits to Keewatin mainly in the 1940's. Their way of life, social customs, folklore and the effect of the white man on them are described
The dog who wouldn't be by
Farley Mowat(
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98 editions published between 1957 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the author's happy boyhood experiences in Canada with his dog Mutt and two owls named Weeps and Wol
98 editions published between 1957 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the author's happy boyhood experiences in Canada with his dog Mutt and two owls named Weeps and Wol
The snow walker by
Farley Mowat(
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55 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Farley Mowat spins fascinating tales from the heritage of the Arctic North. The Snow Walker revives a haunting portrait of a land and its people--where the merciless power of the elements creates unique bonds between men and between men and their world--capturing the essential mystery of the Arctic and of Eskimo lore. All of these stories deal with survival, whether they are fact or fiction, whether they speak of the earliest life in the Arctic or the most contemporary. Each is a powerful piece of writing about people who are threatened with extinction by civilization, by the greed and cruelty of man, and by the rigors of nature. Mowat's stories describe not only the hardships of life in the Arctic and the almost invincible snow, wind, and cold; they also celebrate the beauty of the North and the human endurance and courage that withstand its most fearsome elements. Through its poignant narratives of a way of life that is no more, The Snow Walker is sure to be counted among Farley Mowat's foremost contributions as a writer.--From jacket
55 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Farley Mowat spins fascinating tales from the heritage of the Arctic North. The Snow Walker revives a haunting portrait of a land and its people--where the merciless power of the elements creates unique bonds between men and between men and their world--capturing the essential mystery of the Arctic and of Eskimo lore. All of these stories deal with survival, whether they are fact or fiction, whether they speak of the earliest life in the Arctic or the most contemporary. Each is a powerful piece of writing about people who are threatened with extinction by civilization, by the greed and cruelty of man, and by the rigors of nature. Mowat's stories describe not only the hardships of life in the Arctic and the almost invincible snow, wind, and cold; they also celebrate the beauty of the North and the human endurance and courage that withstand its most fearsome elements. Through its poignant narratives of a way of life that is no more, The Snow Walker is sure to be counted among Farley Mowat's foremost contributions as a writer.--From jacket
Lost in the Barrens by
Farley Mowat(
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82 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juvenile fiction; setting northern Canada
82 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juvenile fiction; setting northern Canada
The boat who wouldn't float by
Farley Mowat(
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80 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author describes his adventures and frustrations sailing the North Atlantic for eight years in a treacherous, stubborn fishing schooner that seemed to have a will of its own
80 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author describes his adventures and frustrations sailing the North Atlantic for eight years in a treacherous, stubborn fishing schooner that seemed to have a will of its own
The Siberians by
Farley Mowat(
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30 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Visits the little-known regions of Soviet Siberia
30 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 1,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Visits the little-known regions of Soviet Siberia
Westviking; the ancient Norse in Greenland and North America by
Farley Mowat(
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41 editions published between 1965 and 1990 in English and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reconstructs voyages of exploration and piracy that led to settlements on Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland and Vinland, from 960 to 1010 A.D
41 editions published between 1965 and 1990 in English and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reconstructs voyages of exploration and piracy that led to settlements on Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland and Vinland, from 960 to 1010 A.D
The desperate people by
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53 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of suffering and partial extinction of Ihalmiut Eskimo, District of Keewatin, NWT
53 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of suffering and partial extinction of Ihalmiut Eskimo, District of Keewatin, NWT
The serpent's coil by
Farley Mowat(
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45 editions published between 1961 and 2008 in English and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of three hurricanes and the men and ships that endured them
45 editions published between 1961 and 2008 in English and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of three hurricanes and the men and ships that endured them
The farfarers : before the Norse by
Farley Mowat(
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11 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Mowat advances a controversial new theory that another Indo-European people he calls the "Alban" preceded the Norse by several centuries. Throughout The Farfarers, Mowat skillfully weaves fictional vignettes of Alban life into his thoughtful reconstruction of a forgotten history."--Back cover
11 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Mowat advances a controversial new theory that another Indo-European people he calls the "Alban" preceded the Norse by several centuries. Throughout The Farfarers, Mowat skillfully weaves fictional vignettes of Alban life into his thoughtful reconstruction of a forgotten history."--Back cover
The polar passion; the quest for the North Pole by
Farley Mowat(
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20 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and French and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and French and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The curse of the Viking grave by
Farley Mowat(
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39 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of Canadian Northland natives and a trapper stumble on a Viking cache and tomb. They plan to return the following summer, but the trapper becomes ill, and the project almost flounders
39 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of Canadian Northland natives and a trapper stumble on a Viking cache and tomb. They plan to return the following summer, but the trapper becomes ill, and the project almost flounders
The grey seas under by
Farley Mowat(
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34 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and French and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From 1930 until her final voyage in 1948, the stalwart ocean-going salvage tug, Foundation Franklin's dangerous mission was to rescue sinking ships, first searching for them in perilous waters and then bringing them back to shore. Battered by towering waves, dwarfed by the great ships she towed, blasted by gale-force winds and frozen by squalls of snow and rain, Foundation Franklin and her brave crew saved hundreds of vessels and thousands of lives as they patrolled the North Atlantic, including waters patrolled by U-boats in wartime
34 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and French and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From 1930 until her final voyage in 1948, the stalwart ocean-going salvage tug, Foundation Franklin's dangerous mission was to rescue sinking ships, first searching for them in perilous waters and then bringing them back to shore. Battered by towering waves, dwarfed by the great ships she towed, blasted by gale-force winds and frozen by squalls of snow and rain, Foundation Franklin and her brave crew saved hundreds of vessels and thousands of lives as they patrolled the North Atlantic, including waters patrolled by U-boats in wartime
Canada north by
Farley Mowat(
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13 editions published in 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is an incredibly rich and powerful land, and the men who penetrated it boundaries were equally remarkable. Mowat unfolds the geography, history, flora and fauna, and human civilization of the whole region
13 editions published in 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is an incredibly rich and powerful land, and the men who penetrated it boundaries were equally remarkable. Mowat unfolds the geography, history, flora and fauna, and human civilization of the whole region
Walking on the land by
Farley Mowat(
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15 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and German and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marking the 50th anniversary of "The People of the Deer", this book brings to life the plight of the Arctic's Ihalmuit, or Barrenground Inuit, a people almost wiped out by famine and epidemics. Photos & maps
15 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and German and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marking the 50th anniversary of "The People of the Deer", this book brings to life the plight of the Arctic's Ihalmuit, or Barrenground Inuit, a people almost wiped out by famine and epidemics. Photos & maps
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Related Identities
- Fossey, Dian Other
- Frankenberg, Robert 1911-2001 Illustrator
- Geer, Charles Illustrator
- Canada Canadian Army
- Mowat, Claire Author
- Foundation Franklin (Salvage vessel)
- Davison, Peter 1928-2004 Editor
- Mowat, Helen Anne
- Mowat, Angus 1892-1977
- King, James 1942- Author
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Adventure stories America Animal behavior Arctic Regions Authors, Canadian Canada Canada.--Canadian Army Canadian fiction Caribou Eskimos Discoveries in geography Discoveries in geography--British Discoveries in geography--Irish Discoveries in geography--Norse Discoveries in geography--Pre-Columbian Dogs Endangered species Eskimos Europe--Alba (Kingdom) Extinct animals Extinction (Biology) Finback whale Fossey, Dian Foundation Franklin (Salvage vessel) Friendship Gorilla Gray wolf--Behavior Inuit Mammals--Behavior Manners and customs Mowat, Farley Nature--Effect of human beings on Newfoundland and Labrador North America--Atlantic Coast North Atlantic Region Northern Canada Nunavut--Kivalliq Region Owls Primatologists Russia (Federation)--Siberia Salvage Shipwrecks Short stories, Canadian Soldiers Survival Travel United States Whales Wilderness survival Wolves--Behavior Yachts
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Alternative Names
Farley Mowat
Farley Mowat anthropologue, ethnologue, naturaliste et explorateur
Farley Mowat Canadees schrijver (1921-2014)
Farley Mowat Canadian author and environmentalist
Farley Mowat canadisk skribent
Farley Mowat escritor canadianu (1921–2014)
Farley Mowat etologo e scrittore canadese
Farley Mowat kanadensisk författare
Farley Mowat kanadischer Schriftsteller
Farley Mowat kanadisk skribent
Farley Mowat persoon
Farley Mowat scriitor canadian
McGill Mowat, Farley
Mouats, Fārlijs 1921-
Mouats, Fārlijs, 1921-2014
Mouėt, Farli
Mouet, Farli 1921-2014
Mouėt, Farli Mak-Gill
Mouet, Farli Mak-Gill 1921-
Mouet Farli Mak-Gill 1921-2014
Movetas Farlis
Mowat F. 1921-2014
Mowat, Farley
Mowat, Farley 1921-
Mowat, Farley McGill.
Mowat, Farley McGill 1921-2014
Mowat M. F. 1921-2014
Моуэт Ф.
Моуэт Ф. 1921-2014
Моуэт Ф. М. 1921-2014
Моуэт Ф. М.-Г. 1921-2014
Моуэт Фарли
Моуэт, Фарли, 1921-2014
Моуэт, Фарли канадский писатель
Моуэт Фарли Мак-Гилл
Моуэт, Фарли Макгилл
Фарли Моуът канадски писател и биолог
Фарлі Моует
מואט, פרלי
מוואט, פרלי 1921-
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모와트, F 1921-2014
모와트, 팔레이 1921-2014
모와트, 페얼리 1921-2014
모왓, 팔리 1921-2014
ファーレイ・モウワット
モウェット, ファーリー
モウワット, ファーレイ
モウワット, ファーレイ 1921-2014
モワット, ファーリー
モワット, ファーレイ
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