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Walter Farley | |
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Born | Syracuse, New York, US | June 26, 1915
Died | October 16, 1989 Venice, Florida, US | (aged 74)
Occupation | Writer |
Language | English |
Alma mater | Columbia College of Columbia University |
Period | 1941–1989 |
Genre | young adult literature |
Notable works | The Black Stallion |
Spouse | Rosemary |
Children | 4 |
Walter Farley (born Walter Lorimer Farley, 26 June 1915 – 16 October 1989)[1] was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work was The Black Stallion (1941),[2] the success of which led to many sequels over decades; the series has been continued since his death by his son Steven.