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Snow Walker Author: Central to Farley Mowat's writing is his quest to understand the often-forgotten native people of the vast arctic wilderness. In this moving collection, he allows these people to describe in their own words the adventures they experience as they struggle to survive in an isolated, untamed land. Stories of survival and courage, of superstition an... more »
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I read this after stumbling across a movie by the same title starring Barry Pepper. The film was incredibly moving. The movie was based on this book...well actually one particular short story from this collection called Walk Well, My Brother. This entire book -- short stories about the people of the "savage" arctic -- is wonderful. The author obviously has great knowledge and respect for the people of the far north. I think everyone should read this! And the movie is one to watch also.
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- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary
- Literature & Fiction >> Authors, A-Z >> ( M ) >> Mowat, Farley
- Travel >> Reference & Tips >> Essays & Travelogues