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Walter Farley | |
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 Farley with a horse, circa 1950-1952 | |
| Born | June 26, 1915 Syracuse, New York, US |
| Died | October 16, 1989 (aged 74) Venice, Florida, US |
| 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.
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