Farley Mowat dies at 92

**Mac y** · 8th May 14, 05:29 PM

Heard this bit on NPR and figured I would share it. Unfortunately I can only say his name sounded familiar, but I have not read any of his books. The word "kilt" popping out got me to listen more intently and I now plan to check out some of his books as they certainly appear to be good reads, despite the controversy of some.

http://www.npr.org/2014/05/08/310794...lt-dangerously

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/wo...ies-at-92.html

**Nathan** · 8th May 14, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Mac y

Heard this bit on NPR and figured I would share it. Unfortunately I can only say his name sounded familiar, but I have not read any of his books. The word "kilt" popping out got me to listen more intently and I now plan to check out some of his books as they certainly appear to be good reads, despite the controversy of some.

http://www.npr.org/2014/05/08/310794...lt-dangerously

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/wo...ies-at-92.html

How interesting that you posted this. I was working on a post about his death this evening and got sidetracked. Mr. Mowat used to spend his summers on Cape Breton Island and was a national treasure. He was known for wearing his kilt, his environmentalism and his wonderful writing. I read him as a child in school.

He lived a long life but shall be missed by the wild nation he so ably depicted in his works.

**GMan** · 8th May 14, 07:00 PM

Truly a sad day. May his family and friends find peace.

**McMurdo** · 8th May 14, 07:06 PM

Rest in Peace Farley Mowat, you brought untold joy to me and the entire country. I will always remember reading The Dog Who Wouldn't Be as a child. Nathan is correct Farley Mowat was a National treasure, in Canada and he will be missed, it is heartening that he lived a long and full life and I am certain that his books will be enjoyed for generations.

**Mac y** · 8th May 14, 08:51 PM

I apologise for not writing up a better post, but hope others who are in the same boat will check him out as well. I've been catching up by watching some interviews on youtube and look forward to some reading. His enthusiasm for life and nature comes through in every word, and is infectious.

**Nathan** · 9th May 14, 04:49 AM

One thing that shocked me was that everyone that knew him mentioned his love of kilts but I can't find of kilted photo of him online. I found one photo of Mowat in a diced balmoral bonnet but no kilted photo.

**crash** · 9th May 14, 06:11 AM

Truly a Canadian treasure lost, but not forgotten.

**tulloch** · 9th May 14, 01:29 PM

I first read "The Curse of the Viking Grave" as a child in the 60's, then "Lost in the Barrens" followed in quick succession by "The Dog Who Wouldn't Be," "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float," "People of the Deer," and on and on and on. He wrote about war, wildlife, Wild Life, Canada, tundra, and kilts were in there somewhere. I often think of him and his views expressed in his work. What a great man! I think of him often. I didn't realize how old he was. Thank you for bringing to my attention the flickering out of a great life.