Walter Farley
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) was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work was The Black Stallion (1941), the success of which led to many sequels over decades; the series has been continued since his death by his son Steven.