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| Grey Owl: The Many Faces of Archie Belaney | 
| Author: Jane Billinghurst
Publisher: Greystone Books
Category: Book
Buy New: $21.40
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 3417268
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 150
ISBN: 1550546929
EAN: 9781550546927
ASIN: 1550546929
Publication Date: January 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New, Hardcover with dust jacket, clean, tight, unmarked, ,
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Product Description
MEET GREY OWL. A modern-day legend, he was a man no one ever really knew. In the 1920s a young Native American rose to fame as one of the leading voices of the conservation movement. A prolific writer and electric speaker, Grey Owl traveled the world preaching his message to millions. As a trapper and fur trader in Canada's frontier country, Grey Owl learned to respect and care for nature and eventually transformed himself into a legendary protector of wildlife. This is a powerful tale of transformation, made possible only by his fourth wife, Anahareo, who shared with him her love of wildlife. Together, Grey Owl and Anahareo built a strong life together, raising beavers and tending to Canada's national parks. Their "family" drew the attention of writers and filmmakers around the world. But the world was soon to discover that Grey Owl was not what he appeared to be. After his untimely death in 1938, a local newspaper revealed that this famous North American Indian was actually a man named Archie Belaney, born into an upper-middle-class British family. Growing up in London, Belaney was, like many, a boy obsessed with the American West. As Grey Owl, he was able to fulfill a schoolboy's dream. Was he a fraud? Perhaps. But ultimately the world came to accept his legacy and his lasting message, "Remember, you belong to Nature, not it to you". In this remarkable book, Jane Billinghurst traces Grey Owl's journey as he developed and refined his identity, and introduces the people who influenced his life. With excerpts from Grey Owl's own writings and photographs of this striking figure, Grey Owl is a powerful elegy to a fascinating man.
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A Masterpiece on Man and Nature February 28, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Beautifully -- in places lyrically -- written, this small volume makes a compelling case for preservation of the natural beauty that once prevailed throughout North America, and which now has become all too rare. Never straying far from her main theme (the life of Grey Owl), Jane Billinghurst draws us into the passion and dedication of her subject, leading us reflect on environmental questions not as dry policy issues, but as ones that can relate to an almost spiritual connection between the individual and his natural surroundings. Must reading for historians, environmentalists, and those with an interest in Canada, this insightful book is thoroughly rewarding for the general reader as well. Very highly recommended.
A Well Written Account of an Incredible Life May 23, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book. Well researched and balanced. Jane Billinghurst tells the story of Archie B. and I could not put it down. Other's have borrowed it and have praised it also. I am off to check out what else Billinghurst has written!
Two books in one. Beautifully illustrated. July 27, 1999
50 out of 50 found this review helpful
It has been said, "one cannot judge a book by it's cover", however, we must also keep in mind that there are no absolutes as this book is a story which is depicted, in large measure, by the cover. Sensitive, warm, and poetic presentation of the life and contributions of Grey Owl. The photos exceptional in quality, and accurate as to life and times of the era. These are real people, places, and times that were a part of North American history. The manner in which sayings and aspects of Grey Owl are available as the story unfolds are done in such a manner I think you get two books for the price of one. I read the book from cover to cover the first time then re-read the white pages only, and then followed by reading the tan colored pages. Either way it is easy, fast, and enjoyable. I think the author did an excellent job in demonstrating the efforts of Grey Owl. He was an interesting fellow who had a vision and purpose in life which is so unique that a major moving picture has been make about him as well as four documantaries. Jane Billinghurst has created a work which makes possible an interpretation of the content, by the reader, as it is a factual and well documented treatise. There have been several books published about Grey Owl, in my opinion this is, like the Land of Shadows (Don Smith), is a must read for a deeper appreciation of this most remarkable fellow, Grey Owl.
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