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Canada lost one of its most prolific and well known authors last week with the death of Farley Mowat. In our collection we have many titles by and about Mowat, here are five to get you started.
The World of Farley Mowat : a Selection From His Works
Call #: PS 8526 09 A6 1980
This collection of excerpts from Mowat’s extensive bibliography arranged by geographical location will leave you wanting to read more. The maps on the front and back flyleafs illustrate where in Canada each work was set.
Resue the Earth! Conversations with the Green Crusaders
Call #: QH 77 C3 M6 1990
Although published in 1990, this text of Mowat’s interviews with 13 Canadian environmentalists and conservationists includes advocates – like David Suzuki and Elizabeth May – who are at the forefront of the sustainability movement today.
The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be
Call #: QL 795 D6 M78
The story of Farley Mowat’s youthful adventures with his dog anthropomorphic dog Mutt.
Ten million books: an introduction to Farley Mowat
Streaming video from NFB
25 minutes ; 1981
This documentary includes Mowat’s recollections of the experiences that have found their way into his books and readings from some of his works.
Finding Farley
Streaming video from NFB
62 minutes; 2009
Husband and wife filmmakers, their 2 year old and dog undertake a 5000 km journey, retracing Mowat’s literary footsteps.
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