For howard stewart with all the best from ferdinand and munro leaf, with an original drawing of ferdinand also by leaf. It was the first book they could read, mainly bc they had heard it read to them so many times, they had memorized the words. But unlike most city children, he had little trouble gaining firsthand experience with horseshis uncle was a. Walters son, steven farley, continued the series after his death and has added four titles to the original series so far. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman rare. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Generations have been captivated by walter farleys heartwarming story of the extraordinary horse and the boy who loves him. Used and secondhand books for children and collectors. He is the author of more than twenty books in the black stallion series. He was very active in childrens reading programs, making frequent appearances at schools, libraries, and book fairs. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Author walter farleys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Born june 26, 1915, he always had a passion for horses. Buy a cheap copy of the black stallion mystery book by walter farley.
They were all doing it, even biggles flew over a strange magnetic tibetan mountain biggles hits the trail and farley may have felt his books had become typecast. Farley went on to write thirtythree other enormously popular books about the black stallion and other horses which were published in more than twenty. Yearling books feature childrens favorite authors and characters, providing dynamic stories of adventure, humor, history, mystery, and fantasy. The black stallions filly, by walter farley is exciting and full of suspense. When three foreign colts arrived in the united states to be sold at the yearling sales, young alec ramsey, who was among the first to see them, realized they were worth their weight in gold. Published originally in 1941, this book is about a young boy, alec ramsay. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Walter farley began to write his first book, the black stallion, while he was a student at brooklyns erasmus hall high school and mercersburg academy in pennsylvania, and finished it while he was an undergraduate at columbia university. But even more important to me is that ive enjoyed so much the writing of them.
I couldnt be happier knowing that young people are reading my books. Walter farley born walter lorimer farley, 26 june 1915 16 october 1989 was an american author, primarily of horse stories for children. Buy the black stallion by walter farley online at alibris. The black stallion anniversary edition september 1991, random house. Little black, a pony has always been my 3 childrens and now, my 7 grandchildrens favorite book. Walter farley s love for horses began when he was a small boy living in syracuse, new york, and continued as he grew up in new york city, where his famil.
Walter farley was an american author, primarily of horse stories for children. The complete series list for the black stallion walter farley. Walter farleys love for horses began when he was a small boy living in syracuse, new york, and continued as he grew up in new york city, where his famil. See all books authored by walter farley, including the black stallion, and little black, a pony, and more on. Walter farley author of my absolutely favorite book series when i was a child. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Random house published the book in 1941 and twenty more in the black stallion series, as well as thirteen other childrens books. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman. The black stallion picture book by walter farley goodreads. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author. The series is comprised of a total of 20 books released between 1941 and 1983. If you enjoy the works of walter farley, you might want to check out the following books. Walter farley papers, 19331993, bulk 19351970 rare.
Little black circus b33 by walter farley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Little black, a pony 1961 by walter farley vintage children s book. Walter farley author of the black stallion goodreads. This horse story is walter farley s gentle foray into science fiction. Twentysixyearold walter farley had never even written a. Sep 10, 2010 generations have been captivated by walter farley s heartwarming story of the extraordinary horse and the boy who loves him.
Walter farley has 54 books on goodreads with 222012 ratings. The original black stallion series listed here was written by walter farley. His works have been adapted into three movies and a television series that ran from 1990 to 1993. Walter farley is currently considered a single author. The young black stallion by walter farley, steven farley. Walter farleys first book, the black stallion, was an instant hit when it appeared in 1941. Bill daileys talent as a horsewhisperer was unmatched in the days before the automobile and young henry tells of an unscrupulous conman who mistreats horses into behaving temporarily. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He wrote many sequels, and the series has been continued since his death by his son steven. If you can write a book that will interest children you can. The series chronicles the story of a sheikhs prized stallion after he comes into alecs possession, although later books furnish the blacks backstory.
Son of the black stallion by walter farley nook book. I had originally purchased the book in the late 1960s when my children were very young. Farley was the son of wa lter p atrick farley and is abelle belle l. The island stallion walter farley read online free books. In addition to his books about the black stallion and flame, farley. Lot of 18 children s board books kids toddler babies preschool daycare disney. Walter farley, first edition, signed abebooks passion for books. Only a very few fillies have ever won the kentucky derby, but trainer henry dailey says black minx just might be up to the challenge. Walter farl ey b orn walt er lo rimer fa rley, 26 june 1915 16 october 1989 was an american author, primarily of horse stor ies for chi ldren. Lot 4 the black stallion pb by walter farley random house. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. To this day, the black stallion remains one of the bestloved books of children around the world and a classic of childrens literature.
Children and adults all across the nation had an enthusiastic response and the. Spine slanted, moderate edge wear with some chipping at top and base of spine and to corners, some rubbing. Both books are written by walter farley, the author of the famous black stallion young adult series. While waiting for a delayed airplane, old henry dailey, the blacks trainer, tells young alec ramsay a story of his own youth, travelling with his brother, bill. When the black stallion was published on october 15, 1941, its author was entirely unknown.
Walter farleys horses horse books, horses, horse illustration. The black stallion kindle edition by farley, walter. Ive been writing about a subject i love as long as i can rememberhorses and the people associated with them, anyplace, anywhere, anytime. He wrote many sequels, and the series has been continued since his death by his so n steven. Young alec ramsay is shipwrecked on a desert island. The young black stallion, about the black s early years, with farley s son, steven farley, who continued the young black stallion as a series for younger readers after the death of walter farley. Son of the black stallion by walter farley nook book ebook. Explore books by walter farley with our selection at. First published in 1941, walter farley s bestselling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. Lot 4 the black stallion pb by walter farley random house children s books.
Click to read more about the black stallion by walter farley. But unlike most city children, he had little trouble gaining firsthand experience with horseshis uncle was a professional horseman, and walter spent much of his time at the stables with him. In 1940, an editor told him, dont figure on making any money writing childrens books. They looked enough like his worldfamed black stallion to. The island stallion races by farley, walter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The usa part of the book was located in flushing, long island, ny in a part of queens that was near the worlds fair site in 1939. Lot of 30 random childrens kids chapter books instant library unsorted bundle. The first is a fine original color photograph of a grinning farley astride his stunning appaloosa mare luzon, signed and inscribed by noted author walter farley of black stallion fame to patricia and elliott roosevelt son and daughterinlaw of fdr and eleanor. From alec ramsay and the black s first meeting on an illfated 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. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring children s books ever written, inscribed by the author. Spine somewhat creased, a bit slanted, corners bumped, slight edge wear. His first and most famous work was the black stallion 1941.
The black stallion series in order walter farley fictiondb. Farley went on to write thirtythree other enormously popular books about the black stallion and other horses which were published in more than twenty countries. Available again after almost 50 years is the picture book. Des son plus jeune age, walter farley 19151989 apprend a monter a cheval chez son oncle. His first and most famous work wa s the black st allion 1941. In recognition of his contribution to childrens literature, in 1989 his local library in venice, florida, designated its childrens wing the walter farley literary landmark. Or maybe he was having a bit of fun with a book which no edito.
Contemporary literary criticism, volume 17, gale detroit, mi. Walter farley books list of books by author walter farley. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the black stallion. Cest a 26 ans quil ecrit letalon noir, son tout premier roman. Walter farleys love for horses began when he was a small boy living in syracuse, new york, and continued as he grew up in new york city, where his family moved. Books by walter farley author of the black stallion. Walter farleys black stallion books 4volume boxed set. Publication date probably late 1960s as the back board has an sbn. Get the best deals on children s books when you shop the largest. We love these stories in our family and i highly recommend, especially if you have boys, since both stories are told in the firstperson from a boys point of view. Walter farley, hardcover abebooks passion for books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Walter farleys love for horses began when he was a small boy living in syracuse, new york, and continued. A plane crash leaves the black stranded on a desert island with that other.
To this day, the black stallion remains one of the bestloved books of children around the world and a classic of children s literature. Walter farley began to write his first book, the black stallion, while he was a student at brooklyn s erasmus hall high school and mercersburg academy in pennsylvania, and finished it while he was an undergraduate at columbia university. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. I read all the walter farley books as a kid, and we also owned the movie on vhs. Sep 28, 2011 walter farley s first book, the black stallion, was an instant hit when it appeared in 1941. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Walter farley s first book, the black stallion, was an instant hit when it appeared in 1941.
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