Farley Mowat Books in Order

Farley McGill Mowat is a renowned Canadian author and conservationist. As one of Canada's most widely-read authors, his works have captivated audiences worldwide. Many of his notable writings are memoirs of his childhood, war service, and experiences as a naturalist. His books have been translated into 52 languages, selling over 14 million copies. Mowat's academic background in biology at the University of Toronto laid the groundwork for his future writing career. His first novel, <i>People of the Deer</i> (1952), sparked international attention and outrage after his field trip to the Arctic exposed the plight of the Ihalmiut, a Caribou Inuit band. This book catapulted Mowat to literary fame and significantly influenced the Canadian government's Inuit policy. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's ship, RV <i>Farley Mowat</i>, was named in his honor, reflecting his dedication to marine conservation.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Farley Mowat

  • #1
    The Desperate People(1957)
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  • #2
    The Grey Seas Under: The Perilous Rescue Mission of a N.A. Salvage Tug(1958)
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  • #3
    Coppermine Journey: An Account of Great Adventure Selected from the Journals of Samuel Hearne(1958)
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  • #4
    The Black Joke (With: Victor Mays)(1962)
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  • #5
    Never Cry Wolf: The Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves(1963)
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  • #6
    Canada North Now: The Great Betrayal(1967)
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  • #7
    The Boat Who Wouldn't Float(1969)
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  • #8
    Sibir: My Discovery of Siberia(1970)
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  • #9
    A Whale for the Killing(1972)
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  • #10
    Wake of the Great Sealers(1973)
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  • #11
    The Serpent's Coil(1974)
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  • #12
    The Regiment(1974)
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  • #13
    The Snow Walker(1975)
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  • #14
    This Rock within the Sea(1976)
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  • #15
    And No Birds Sang (With: Robert MacNeil)(1979)
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  • #16
    Sea of Slaughter (With: David Suzuki)(1984)
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  • #17
    My Discovery of America(1985)
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  • #18
    Virunga: The Passion of Dian Fossey / Woman in the Mists: The Story of Dian Fossey and the Mountain Gorillas of Africa(1987)
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  • #19
    The New Founde Land(1989)
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  • #20
    Rescue the Earth: Conversations with the Green Crusaders(1990)
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  • #21
    Born Naked: The Early Adventures of the Author of Never Cry Wolf(1992)
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  • #22
    My Father's Son: Memories of War and Peace(1993)
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  • #23
    Aftermath: Travels in a Post-War World(1996)
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  • #24
    The Farfarers: Before the Norse(1998)
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  • #25
    Walking on the Land(2000)
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  • #26
    High Latitudes: An Arctic Journey(2002)
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  • #27
    No Man's River(2004)
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  • #28
    Bay of Spirits: A Love Story(2006)
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  • #29
    Otherwise(2008)
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  • #30
    Eastern Passage(2010)
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  • #31
    Out Among the Wolves(1993)
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  • #32
    Small Boats on Green Waters(2007)
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  • #33
    “Never Cry Wolf”(1983)
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    People of the Deer(1950)
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  • #2
    Lost in the Barrens(1956)
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  • #3
    The Dog Who Wouldn't Be(1957)
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  • #4
    Owls in the Family (With: Robert Frankenberg)(1961)
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  • #5
    The Curse of the Viking Grave(1966)
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  • #1
    Ordeal by Ice: The Search for the Northwest Passage(1960)
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  • #2
    The Polar Passion: The Quest for the North Pole(1967)
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  • #3
    Tundra: Selections from the Great Accounts of Arctic Land Voyages(1973)
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About Farley Mowat

Farley McGill Mowat is a renowned Canadian author and conservationist. As one of Canada's most widely-read authors, his works have captivated audiences worldwide. Many of his notable writings are memoirs of his childhood, war service, and experiences as a naturalist. His books have been translated into 52 languages, selling over 14 million copies. Mowat's academic background in biology at the University of Toronto laid the groundwork for his future writing career. His first novel, <i>People of the Deer</i> (1952), sparked international attention and outrage after his field trip to the Arctic exposed the plight of the Ihalmiut, a Caribou Inuit band. This book catapulted Mowat to literary fame and significantly influenced the Canadian government's Inuit policy. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's ship, RV <i>Farley Mowat</i>, was named in his honor, reflecting his dedication to marine conservation.

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