Walter Farley (1915–1989)
Author of The Black Stallion
About the Author
Walter Farley was born in Syracuse, New York on June 26, 1915. He began writing The Black Stallion when he was a student at Columbia University and completed it while working as an advertising copywriter in New York City. It was an immediate success when it was published in 1941. During World War show more II, he served in the army where he wrote the second book in the series, The Black Stallion Returns. After his discharge from the service in 1946, he became a full-time author. He wrote 20 novels in the Black Stallion series. His also wrote a fictionalized biography of America's greatest Thoroughbred, Man O'War. He died of heart failure on October 17, 1989 at the age of 74. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Walter Farley
The Black Stallion / The Black Stallion Returns / The Black Stallion's Ghost / The Black Stallion Revolts (2005) 32 copies
Walter Farley's How to Stay Out of Trouble With Your Horse: Some Basic Safety Rules to Help You Enjoy Riding (1981) 9 copies
Larry and the Undersea Raider 4 copies
The Black Stallion Series: Black Stallion and Satan, Black Stallion Legend, Black Stallion's Filly, Black Stallion… (1985) 2 copies
L'étalon noire 1 copy
Song of the Black Stallion 1 copy
Son of the Black Beauty 1 copy
Associated Works
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Farley, Walter
- Legal name
- Farley, Walter Lorimer
- Birthdate
- 1915-06-26
- Date of death
- 1989-10-16
- Burial location
- Venice, Florida, USA
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Syracuse, New York, USA
- Place of death
- Sarasota, Florida, USA
- Cause of death
- heart failure
- Places of residence
- Syracuse, New York, USA
Venice, Florida, USA
Earlville, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarasota, Florida, USA - Education
- Columbia University (BA|1941)
- Occupations
- children's book author
- Relationships
- Farley, Steven (son)
- Organizations
- United States Army (WWII)
Members
Discussions
The Black Stallion Series, Walter Farley in World Reading Circle (January 2014)
Reviews
The Black Stallion's Courage by Walter Farley
Suspense
First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.
Lists
Five star books (1)
4th Grade Books (1)
1940s (1)
Books Read in 2014 (10)
Ryan's Books (1)
1970s (1)
Elevenses (1)
Awards
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Statistics
- Works
- 57
- Also by
- 5
- Members
- 22,492
- Popularity
- #943
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 174
- ISBNs
- 574
- Languages
- 12
- Favorited
- 20