| Farley Mowat Dead at 92 | 9 May 14 |
A descendant of Ontario's third premier, Mowat was born in Belleville, Ontario. and raised in Richmond Hill north of Toronto. His family relocated to Saskatoon in the early 30s where Mowat developed an interest in the natural world and wildlife. His most famous works included "The Dog Who Wouldn't Be" from 1957, "Owls in the Family" from 1961 and "Never Cry Wolf" from 1963. "Lost in the Barrens," published in 1956, won the Governor General's Award, while "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float" won the Leacock Medal for Humour in 1970. Mowat wrote 40 books, which were translated into 52 languages and sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. Mowat was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1981. His support to Sierra Club Canada was based on his 40 years relationship with Elizabeth May.
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