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David Walker

1911 – 1992

Novelist whose work has been made into films

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About David Walker

Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 81). David Walker was a British writer, science fiction writer and novelist.

David Harry Walker (9 February 1911 – 5 March 1992) was a Canadian novelist. He was born in Dundee, Scotland, later moving to St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, where he began his career as a writer. His work has been made into films.

Biography

David Walker married Willa Magee of Montreal on 27 July 1939. The couple had four sons.

Works 1949 The Storm and The Silence 1950 Geordie 1952 The Pillar (also released as The Wire 1953) 1953 Digby 1955 Wee Geordie 1956 Harry Black 1957 Sandy was a Soldier's Boy 1958 Harry Black and the Tiger 1960 Where the High Winds Blow 1962 Dragon Hill 1962 Storm of Our Journey 1963 Amanita Pestilens 1964 Winter of Madness 1965 Mallabec 1966 Come Back, Geordie 1968 Devil's Plunge (also released as Cab-Intersec) 1969 Big Ben 1969 Pirate Rock 1972 The Lord's Pink Ocean 1973 Black Dougal 1976 Ash 1977 Pot of Gold 1984 Lean, Wind, Lean Source: [Canadian Books and Authors]

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Governor General's Award for English-language fiction; Member of the Order of the British Empire; Member of the Order of Canada
Also known as
David Harry Walker

People in David Walker's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Walker?

novelist whose work has been made into films (1911-1992)

When was David Walker born?

David Walker was born on 9 February 1911 in Dundee.

When did David Walker die?

David Walker died on 5 March 1992 in St. Andrews.

What was David Walker's occupation?

David Walker was a writer, science fiction writer and novelist.

What nationality was David Walker?

David Walker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Walker

· Wikidata: Q5240780

· DBpedia: David Walker (author)

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