Farley Mowat was een gerenommeerde Canadese auteur en natuurbeschermer wiens werken zich vaak richtten op wilde dieren en inheemse volkeren. Zijn schrijven vloeide vaak voort uit diepe verontwaardiging over onrechtvaardigheden en misverstanden waarmee natuurlijke werelden en mensen werden geconfronteerd, met als doel lezers op te leiden en te inspireren tot natuurbescherming. Door middel van meeslepende verhalen en scherpe observaties belichtte Mowat de complexiteit van het leven in barre omgevingen, waarbij hij de noodzaak van medeleven en respect voor alle levensvormen benadrukte. Zijn literaire nalatenschap ligt in zijn vermogen om een sterk verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel voor de planeet op te roepen.
Focusing on the experiences of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment during World War II, the narrative highlights the bravery and contributions of its soldiers in the Allied campaign in Italy. Farley Mowat, a member of the regiment, provides a poignant account that honors his comrades and their significant achievements, showcasing the regiment's status as Canada's most decorated unit in the war. The book serves as both a tribute and a historical reflection on the sacrifices made by these soldiers.
The narrative features Farley Mowat, celebrated for his engaging storytelling, as he embarks on a new adventure that showcases his unique perspective on life and nature. This work promises to blend humor and poignant reflections, continuing Mowat's legacy of connecting with readers through vivid experiences and profound insights. Expect a compelling mix of personal anecdotes and observations that highlight the beauty and complexity of the natural world, solidifying his status as a masterful storyteller.
The narrative centers on the courageous crew of the tug Foundation Franklin, which operated from 1930 to 1948, rescuing sinking ships in perilous North Atlantic waters. Battling towering waves and severe weather, the tug and its crew saved hundreds of vessels and thousands of lives, even in wartime conditions patrolled by U-boats. Farley Mowat delivers a gripping account of their epic struggles against the relentless sea, showcasing the bravery and resilience of those who risked everything to save others.
Dian Fossey dedicated her life to saving endangered mountain gorillas from extinction. Living alone in the mist-shrouded lath forests of Central Africa, she fought for their survival against poachers and tribesmen, scientists and zoo collectors, and there, finally, she died for them, brutally murdered in 1985. This extraordinary biography is based on her own archives
Focusing on the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, this narrative recounts the experiences of a distinguished Canadian unit during World War II, highlighting their pivotal role in the Allied campaigns in Sicily and Italy. Farley Mowat, a soldier in the regiment, shares his firsthand accounts of the brutal conditions faced by his comrades, their courage in combat, and the deep bonds formed amidst adversity. This historical account captures the regiment's journey from recruitment in 1939 to their ultimate victory, showcasing their legacy as Canada's most decorated unit.
Hordes of bloodthirsty wolves are slaughtering the arctic caribou, and the government's Wildlife Service assigns naturalist Farely Mowat to investigate. Mowat is dropped alone onto the frozen tundra, where he begins his mission to live among the howling wolf packs and study their waves. Contact with his quarry comes quickly, and Mowat discovers not a den of marauding killers but a courageous family of skillful providers and devoted protectors of their young. As Mowat comes closer to the wolf world, he comes to fear with them on onslaught of bounty hunters and government exterminators out to erase the noble wolf community from the Arctic. Never Cry Wolf is one of the brilliant narratives on the myth and magical world of wild wolves and man's true place among the creatures of nature. "We have doomed the wolf not for what it is, but for what we deliberately and mistakenly perceive it to be -- the mythological epitome of a savage, ruthless killer -- which is, in reality, no more than the reflected image of ourself." -- from the new preface to Never Cry Wolf. From the Paperback edition.
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.Author Biography: Farley Mowat is one of the world's foremost nature writers and conservationists. He is the author of 39 books, including Never Cry Wolf, Sea of Slaughter, and The Snow Walker. He and his wife, Claire Mowat, divide their time between Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Set in 1957, the narrative follows Farley Mowat as he embarks on a journey through Newfoundland's coastal steamers, exploring the rugged beauty and resilient spirit of its communities. His travels not only deepen his appreciation for the land and its inhabitants but also lead him to a profound romantic connection with a woman who becomes the great love of his life. This tale intertwines themes of love, adventure, and the enduring bond between a person and their chosen home.
