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4,3 stars This is a surprisingly funny and moving book; both an ode to wolves as well as a lament for the treatment of them. I can only wish there has been a change in how wolves are regarded these days in comparison to the sixties when this book was written, but I'm not too hopeful. A very solid read none the less, which made me chuckle as well as unexpectedly swallow back tears, by the end. I think I need to read more on this topic in the future. no reviews | add a review
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HTML: More than half a century ago, the naturalist Farley Mowat accepted an assignment to investigate why wolves were killing Arctic caribou. Mowat's account of the summer he lived in the frozen tundra alone â?? studying the wolf population and developing a deep affection for these wild creatures (who were no threat to caribou or man) â?? is today celebrated as a classic of nature writing, at once a tale of remarkable adventure and an indelible record of the myths and magic of wolves. Never Cry Wolf was made into a major motion picture by Walt Disney Productions No library descriptions found.
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)599.773Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Mammals Carnivora Canines WolvesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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The ending was a bit abrupt, however, and there’s some controversy about how much of the book is true, apparently. I don’t tend to put much stock into controversy, and everything in the book seemed plausible enough to me, given what I’ve read and heard elsewhere.
Note: There is some profanity, and references to evolutionary theory as fact. (