Mowat, Farley
Overview
| Works: | 539 works in 2,657 publications in 13 languages and 51,165 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Fiction Juvenile works Autobiographies History Personal narratives‡vCanadian Short stories Records and correspondence Interviews Travel writing |
| Roles: | Author, Speaker, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Conceptor, Other |
| 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 )
- My father's son : memories of war and peace by Farley Mowat( Book )
- The world of Farley Mowat : a selection from his works 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 )
- Lost in the barrens by Farley Mowat( Visual )
- Walking on the land by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Farley Mowat : writing the squib by John Orange( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Farley Mowat
Never cry wolf by
Farley Mowat(
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171 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 4,452 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
171 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 4,452 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
Woman in the mists : the story of Dian Fossey and the mountain gorillas of Africa by
Farley Mowat(
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22 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 2,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American researcher who studied and fought for the survival of the African mountain gorilla
22 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and held by 2,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American researcher who studied and fought for the survival of the African mountain gorilla
Sea of slaughter by
Farley Mowat(
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53 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and German and held by 2,468 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
53 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and German and held by 2,468 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
Owls in the family by
Farley Mowat(
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101 editions published between 1961 and 2018 in English and held by 2,462 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
101 editions published between 1961 and 2018 in English and held by 2,462 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
A whale for the killing by
Farley Mowat(
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67 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 2,356 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
67 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 2,356 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
People of the Deer by
Farley Mowat(
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118 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,119 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
118 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,119 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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92 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the author's happy boyhood experiences in Canada with his dog Mutt and two owls named Weeps and Wol
92 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,082 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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53 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,715 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
53 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,715 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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73 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juvenile fiction; setting northern Canada
73 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juvenile fiction; setting northern Canada
The boat who wouldn't float by
Farley Mowat(
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77 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It seemed like a good idea. Tired of everyday life ashore, Farley Mowat would find a sturdy boat in Newfoundland and roam the salt sea over, free as a bird. What he found was the worst boat in the world, and she nearly drove him mad. The Happy Adventure, despite all that Farley and his Newfoundland helpers could do, leaked like a sieve. Her engine only worked when she felt like it. Typically, on her maiden voyage, with the engine stuck in reverse, she backed out of the harbour under full sail. And she sank, regularly. How Farley and a varied crew, including the intrepid lady who married him, coaxed the boat from Newfoundland to Lake Ontario is a marvellous story. The encounters with sharks, rum-runners, rum and a host of unforgettable characters on land and sea make this a very funny book for readers of all ages
77 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It seemed like a good idea. Tired of everyday life ashore, Farley Mowat would find a sturdy boat in Newfoundland and roam the salt sea over, free as a bird. What he found was the worst boat in the world, and she nearly drove him mad. The Happy Adventure, despite all that Farley and his Newfoundland helpers could do, leaked like a sieve. Her engine only worked when she felt like it. Typically, on her maiden voyage, with the engine stuck in reverse, she backed out of the harbour under full sail. And she sank, regularly. How Farley and a varied crew, including the intrepid lady who married him, coaxed the boat from Newfoundland to Lake Ontario is a marvellous story. The encounters with sharks, rum-runners, rum and a host of unforgettable characters on land and sea make this a very funny book for readers of all ages
Westviking; the ancient Norse in Greenland and North America by
Farley Mowat(
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36 editions published between 1965 and 1990 in English and held by 1,303 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
36 editions published between 1965 and 1990 in English and held by 1,303 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 Siberians by
Farley Mowat(
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27 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Visits the little-known regions of Soviet Siberia
27 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Visits the little-known regions of Soviet Siberia
The desperate people by
Farley Mowat(
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51 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of suffering and partial extinction of Ihalmiut Eskimo, District of Keewatin, NWT
51 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,045 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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41 editions published between 1961 and 2008 in English and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of three hurricanes and the men and ships that endured them
41 editions published between 1961 and 2008 in English and held by 1,027 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 862 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 862 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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18 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and French and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and French and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The curse of the Viking grave by
Farley Mowat(
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38 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 656 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
38 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 656 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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31 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and held by 635 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
31 editions published between 1958 and 1982 in English and held by 635 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
Walking on the land by
Farley Mowat(
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14 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and German and held by 599 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
14 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and German and held by 599 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
Canada north by
Farley Mowat(
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14 editions published in 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical and general description of northern Canada
14 editions published in 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical and general description of northern Canada
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Related Identities
- Fossey, Dian
- Frankenberg, Robert 1911-2001 Illustrator
- Geer, Charles Illustrator
- Mowat, Claire Author
- Canada Canadian Army
- Foundation Franklin (Salvage vessel)
- Davison, Peter 1928-2004 Editor
- Mowat, Angus 1892-1977
- Mowat, Helen Anne
- King, James 1942- Author
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Adventure stories America Animal behavior Arctic Regions Authors, Canadian Canada Canada, Northern Canada.--Canadian Army Caribou Eskimos Discoveries in geography Discovery and exploration, British Discovery and exploration, Irish Discovery and exploration, Norse Discovery and exploration, 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 Manitoba Manners and customs Mowat, Farley Nature--Effect of human beings on Newfoundland and Labrador North America--Atlantic Coast North Atlantic Region Nunavut--Kivalliq Region Owls Primatologists Russia (Federation)--Siberia Salvage Shipwrecks Soldiers Survival Travel United States Whales Wilderness survival Wolves--Behavior World War (1939-1945) Yachts
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Alternative Names
Farley Mowat anthropologue, ethnologue, naturaliste et explorateur
Farley Mowat Canadees schrijver (1921-2014)
Farley Mowat canadisk skribent
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, Farley
Mowat, Farley 1921-
Mowat, Farley McGill.
Mowat, Farley McGill 1921-2014
Моуэт Ф.
Моуэт Ф. 1921 -
Моуэт Фарли
Моуэт, Фарли, 1921-2014
Моуэт, Фарли канадский писатель
Моуэт Фарли Мак-Гилл
Моуэт, Фарли Макгилл
מואט, פרלי
מוואט, פרלי 1921-
فارلی موات
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
モワット, ファーリー
モワット, ファーレイ
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