Warhippy Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Farley Mowat, one of Canada's best known authors and a noted environmentalist, has died at age 92. Mowat, author of dozens of works including Lost in the Barrens andNever Cry Wolf, introduced Canada to readers around the world and shared everything from his time abroad during the Second World War, to his travels in the North and his concern for the deteriorating environment. His books sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and were translated into dozens of languages. Farley Mowat was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto in 2010. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) Mowat won a Governor General's Award for Lost in the Barrens in 1956 and the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour forThe Boat that Wouldn't Float in 1970. He became an officer of the Order of Canada in 1981. Born in Belleville, Ont., on May 12, 1921, Mowat developed an early love of nature and writing. As a pre-teen he wrote a regular column about birding for the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix from 1930 to 1933. At 18, he enlisted in the army to fight in the Second World War. He spent three years overseas, serving first in Italy, then in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. He returned to Canada in 1945, spending summers in the Arctic and winters studying at the University of Toronto. His first book, People of the Deer, was based on his experience in the Far North with the Inuit people and made him an immediate celebrity. A lifelong naturalist, many of his books focus on man's relation to nature. His 1963 book Never Cry Wolf is credited with helping to change the popular perception of wolves, even leading to a ban on wolf hunting in Russia after the book was published there. The flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was named after him, with his blessing. http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/farley-mowat-dead-at-92-1.2634772 ============================================================= I had the great pleasure of seeing Mr. Mowat speak while I was in college. This was a man who loved life his country and everything he could experience. Rest now good sir, you've earned it. Thank you for all of your hard work in this life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 RIP An elegant man who lived a great life. Sad to here he's left us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Such sad new .. always told it like it was, and never shirked from the truth .. truly a 'Great Canadian" and great inspiration to so many .. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Sad news. wow. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Nucks Fan from Montana Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 RIP Remember reading "Never Cry Wolf" when I was a freshman in high school. 'Twas a good book. Read one other Farley Mowat book when I was in 4th grade but I for the life of me I can't remember what the title is off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Farley Mowat Was a poet And he didn't even know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Good author I have probably read more of his books than anyone else.His war stories are pretty awesome if you ever get ahold of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Without him being required reading, I would not have known that wolves are totally awesome. RIP. Btw, watch The Grey. Wolves are totally awesome in that movie too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 A Canadian icon, certainly lived a long life and was a fairly prolific author. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 read a lot of his work way back in the school days nothing i think i would enjoy now, but i loved it at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 RIP Remember reading "Never Cry Wolf" when I was a freshman in high school. 'Twas a good book. Read one other Farley Mowat book when I was in 4th grade but I for the life of me I can't remember what the title is off the top of my head. I'd bet it was "Owls In The Family". Lots of copies floating 'round every Elementary school. The imagery from that read remains for a lifetime..absolute magic. RIP to a great human being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 RIP today we truly lost a great Canadian and champion of the wilderness. Just recently watched "Finding Farley" a fanastic travel documentary about a family that canoes accross the country visiting places described in Farley Mowatt's books, watch it if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLindenIsGod Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Guy was organizing food drops in Holland behind enemy lines, not only did he touch many lives but he also made it possible for many to continue on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'd bet it was "Owls In The Family". Lots of copies floating 'round every Elementary school. The imagery from that read remains for a lifetime..absolute magic. RIP to a great human being. Two Against The North AKA Lost in the Barrens I remember was Grade 4 Owls in the Family was Grade 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Arguably the father of environmental consciousness in this country. Sleep well, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Two Against The North AKA Lost in the Barrens I remember was Grade 4 Owls in the Family was Grade 5? Just recall it from the school library. Loved that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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