Mowat, Farley
Overview
| Works: | 439 works in 2,441 publications in 16 languages and 51,210 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Fiction Juvenile works Autobiographies Personal narratives‡vCanadian History Short stories Records and correspondence Anecdotes Drama |
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| Roles: | Author, Speaker, Editor, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of introduction, Interviewee, Conceptor |
| Classifications: | PR9199.3.M68, B |
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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 )
- 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 )
- Otherwise by Farley Mowat( Book )
- Eastern passage by Farley Mowat( Book )
- The outport people by Claire Mowat( Book )
- Never cry wolf by Farley Mowat( Recording )
- 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 )
- The dog who wouldn't be by Farley Mowat( Book )
- People of the Deer by Farley Mowat( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Farley Mowat
Never cry wolf by
Farley Mowat(
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185 editions published between 1963 and 2017 in 15 languages and held by 4,438 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
185 editions published between 1963 and 2017 in 15 languages and held by 4,438 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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20 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American researcher who studied and fought for the survival of the African mountain gorilla
20 editions published between 1987 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the American researcher who studied and fought for the survival of the African mountain gorilla
Owls in the family by
Farley Mowat(
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100 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,494 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
100 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,494 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
The dog who wouldn't be by
Farley Mowat(
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86 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the author's happy boyhood experiences in Canada with his dog Mutt and two owls named Weeps and Wol
86 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the author's happy boyhood experiences in Canada with his dog Mutt and two owls named Weeps and Wol
People of the Deer by
Farley Mowat(
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101 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,971 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
101 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,971 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
A whale for the killing by
Farley Mowat(
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66 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,751 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
66 editions published between 1972 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,751 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
The snow walker by
Farley Mowat(
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52 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,712 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
52 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,712 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
Sea of slaughter by
Farley Mowat(
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44 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,643 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
44 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,643 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
Lost in the Barrens by
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77 editions published between 1956 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juvenile fiction; setting northern Canada
77 editions published between 1956 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Juvenile fiction; setting northern Canada
Westviking; the ancient Norse in Greenland and North America by
Farley Mowat(
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50 editions published between 1965 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,348 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
50 editions published between 1965 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,348 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 boat who wouldn't float by
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83 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,329 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
83 editions published between 1960 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,329 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
The Siberians by
Farley Mowat(
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20 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 1,218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Visits the little-known regions of Soviet Siberia
20 editions published between 1970 and 1982 in English and German and held by 1,218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Visits the little-known regions of Soviet Siberia
The desperate people by
Farley Mowat(
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48 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of suffering and partial extinction of Ihalmiut Eskimo, District of Keewatin, NWT
48 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,051 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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40 editions published between 1961 and 1982 in English and French and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of three hurricanes and the men and ships that endured them
40 editions published between 1961 and 1982 in English and French and held by 1,029 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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10 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and held by 875 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."--Page 4 of cover
10 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and held by 875 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."--Page 4 of cover
The polar passion; the quest for the North Pole by
Farley Mowat(
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26 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and French and held by 826 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the second volume of the "Top of the World" trilogy by Canadian writer Farley Mowat. In this formidable historical series, Mowat retraces the steps of the early explorers into Canada's northern realms. Volume one, "Ordeal by Ice" told us of some of the earliest expeditions into Hudson's Bay and of the difficulties faced by inexperienced men in ill-equipped ships. Indeed, those who set out were frequently never heard from again and their stories have been pieced together, often many years later, by the discovery of diaries under rocky cairns and from information gleaned from Eskimos who came across the men at some stage during their struggles. The stories are quite fantastic and there is an atmosphere of outlandish adventure throughout these books, making them difficult to put down. Volume two, "The Polar Passion, " recounts the fascination exerted by the idea of reaching the North Pole, and the results of some of the early expeditions. Drawing from primary sources, Mowat lets the expedition members tell the story themselves, as much as possible. He contents himself with drawing them all together and setting them against an historical background that allows us to have a wider perspective of the events
26 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and French and held by 826 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the second volume of the "Top of the World" trilogy by Canadian writer Farley Mowat. In this formidable historical series, Mowat retraces the steps of the early explorers into Canada's northern realms. Volume one, "Ordeal by Ice" told us of some of the earliest expeditions into Hudson's Bay and of the difficulties faced by inexperienced men in ill-equipped ships. Indeed, those who set out were frequently never heard from again and their stories have been pieced together, often many years later, by the discovery of diaries under rocky cairns and from information gleaned from Eskimos who came across the men at some stage during their struggles. The stories are quite fantastic and there is an atmosphere of outlandish adventure throughout these books, making them difficult to put down. Volume two, "The Polar Passion, " recounts the fascination exerted by the idea of reaching the North Pole, and the results of some of the early expeditions. Drawing from primary sources, Mowat lets the expedition members tell the story themselves, as much as possible. He contents himself with drawing them all together and setting them against an historical background that allows us to have a wider perspective of the events
The grey seas under by
Farley Mowat(
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35 editions published between 1958 and 2001 in English and held by 809 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
35 editions published between 1958 and 2001 in English and held by 809 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
The curse of the Viking grave by
Farley Mowat(
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45 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 694 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
45 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 694 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
Walking on the land by
Farley Mowat(
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13 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and German and held by 609 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
13 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and German and held by 609 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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13 editions published in 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 591 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 591 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
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Related Identities
- Fossey, Dian
- Frankenberg, Robert 1911-2001 Illustrator
- Geer, Charles Illustrator
- Mowat, Claire Author
- Foundation Franklin (Salvage vessel)
- Davison, Peter 1928-2004 Editor
- Canada Canadian Army
- 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, 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) 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 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 Wildlife research Wolves--Behavior Wolves--Control World War (1939-1945) Yachts
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
Mouats, Fārlijs 1921-
Mouėt, Farli
Mouet, Farli 1921-2014
Mouėt, Farli Mak-Gill
Mouet, Farli Mak-Gill 1921-
Mouet Farli Mak-Gill 1921-2014
Mowat, Farley
Mowat, Farley 1921-
Mowat, Farley McGill.
Mowat, Farley McGill 1921-2014
Моуэт Ф
Моуэт Ф. 1921 -
Моуэт, Фарли
Моуэт, Фарли канадский писатель
Моуэт, Фарли Макгилл
מואט, פרלי
מוואט, פרלי 1921-
فارلی موات
모와트, 팔레이 1921-
모와트, 페얼리 1921-
모왓, 팔리 1921-
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
法利·莫沃特
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Chinese (6)
Japanese (5)
Dutch (5)
Hungarian (4)
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German (31)
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Danish (9)
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Dutch (5)
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