Book Description Central to Farley Mowat's writing is his quest to understand the often-forgotten native people of the vast arctic wilderness. In this moving collection， he allows these people to describe in their own words the adventures they experience as they struggle to survive in an isolated， untamed land. Stories of survival and courage， of superstition and fate， of uncompromising loyalty to family and tribe are presented here; offering a vivid portrait of a people whose existence is often beyond the comprehension of modern man. Inspiration for the major motion picture from Infinity Media and First Look International --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Farley Mowat started writing for a living in 1949， after spending several months traveling through the Arctic following his discharge from the army. He is the author of 38 books， including Never Cry Wolf (0891908234) and The Farfarers (1883642566)， that have sold more than 14 million copies total worldwide. He lives in Nova Scotia and Ontario. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.