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David Day (Canadian author)

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248:, poet and naturalist David Day returns to the subject of extinction with a frankly unclassifiable volume that combines primary texts, prose, and poetry. Taking the form of a 24-hour meditative vigil of the kind practiced by the Coptic Orthodox Church, each section in the book is devoted to a species of animal that has gone extinct during the time that homo sapiens has walked the earth. ... 135:
objected and threatened a lawsuit. Day was forced into bankruptcy by the protracted legal battle. He later found another publisher for the book, and the rewritten version was approved by the Tolkien estate. With the release of
120:, released in 1979, is an illustrated reference book on Middle-earth's fauna, flora and people. The book has been translated in 20 languages and reprinted numerous times since. The Dutch version reached the best-seller list. 165:, was based on a journal he kept during his logging years. He collaborated with Japanese artist Warabe Aska on three children's books, writing poems to accompany Aska's illustrations. 57:, Canada. His father worked as chief fireman for area military bases. Day was editor of his high school's newspaper, and also contributed high school sports columns to the 1235: 222:
provides one of the most poignant case-histories among the three hundred extinctions taking place over a mere three centuries that David Day describes in his outstanding
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In 2015, Day received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Victoria.
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An Encyclopedia of Tolkien: The history and mythology that inspired Tolkien’s world
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in 1966. After finishing high school, Day worked as a logger for five years on
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Day is married to Róisín Magill and has a daughter. As of 2020, he lives in
88: 543: 1051:"The bestselling books in Canada for the week ending Oct. 12, 2022" 41:. Day has published 46 books that have sold over 3 million copies. 721:"David Day: From East Sooke to expert in so many different fields" 91:, fantasy and children's literature. Day has been a columnist for 1205: 1191: 459:
The World of Tolkien: Mythological Sources of Lord of the Rings
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Just Say No To Family Values and Other Rants, Howls, and Moans
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is one of the most original and striking books of the year.
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s list of bestselling books in Canada on October 12, 2022.
97:. He is best known for his books on the life and works of 656:. Fourfront Editions. p. 248 (About the Author). 565:"'Inspired knight' writes to scale mystical heights" 112:Day has published at least 15 books pertaining to 531:The Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age 437:The Visions and Revelations of St Louis De Metis 116:, the world created by Tolkien. His first book, 242: 216: 174:was written in mathematical code in his book, 8: 1016:. London (UK), United Kingdom. p. 10. 798:"Mad but true: How we ruin the environment" 83:Day has published over 46 books of poetry, 1236:People from the Capital Regional District 1167:. Thunder Bay Press. p. dedication. 727:. Victoria, British Columbia. p. 39. 701:. Victoria, British Columbia. p. 46. 693:Chamberlain, Adrian (December 20, 2001). 477:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Decoded 176:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Decoded 139:The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 836: 834: 714: 712: 710: 708: 688: 686: 684: 682: 680: 319:. Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1986 1212:, with 34 library catalogue records 791: 789: 571:. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. p. 6. 555: 201:the critics' book of the year in 1981. 1076:Dedyna, Katherine (October 25, 2015). 763: 761: 624:. Vancouver, B.C., Canada. p. 2. 527:. San Diego: Canterbury Classics, 2019 1201:Internet Speculative Fiction Database 1144:. St. Joseph Media. November 29, 2012 1084:. Victoria, B.C., Canada. p. 1. 912:. Toronto, Ont., Canada. p. 11. 904:Freedman, Adele (December 24, 1979). 740:"Vic High's illustrious Class of '55" 563:Kritzwiser, Kay (December 20, 1984). 371:Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia 7: 1008:Williams, Alexandra (July 6, 1997). 881:. September 22, 2016. Archived from 846:. Simon and Schuster. May 22, 2020. 804:. Toronto, Ont., Canada. p. 1. 796:White, Nancy J. (October 22, 1989). 719:Heiman, Carolyn (October 15, 1994). 515:. San Diego: Thunder Bay Press, 2019 347:The Encyclopedia of Vanished Species 746:. Victoria, B.C., Canada. p. 7 616:Parry, Malcolm (October 31, 2015). 359:True Tales of Environmental Madness 71:before graduating in 1976 from the 1276:21st-century Canadian male writers 1271:20th-century Canadian male writers 1010:"Peace breaks out in Middle Earth" 25: 1261:20th-century Canadian biographers 123:The Tolkien family's publishers, 49:David Day was born and raised in 1110:Tudge, Colin (October 1, 1981). 946:Sledge, Ben (February 3, 2024). 513:The Illustrated World of Tolkien 461:. London: Mitchell Beazley, 2003 403:. London: Piccadilly Press, 1993 373:. London: Mitchell Beazley, 1991 367:. London: Piccadilly Press, 1990 343:. London: Piccadilly Press, 1989 283:. London: Chancellor Press, 1979 244:Best known as the author of the 171:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 455:. London: Pavillion Books, 1997 449:. Toronto: Exile Editions, 1997 277:. UK: New English Library, 1978 467:. Toronto: Quattro Books, 2012 427:. London: Harper Collins, 1994 409:. London: Anderson Press, 1993 355:. London: Viking Penguin, 1990 313:. Canada: Exile Editions, 1986 307:. New York: Bantam Books, 1984 301:. Canada: Penumbra Press, 1984 295:. New York: Viking Press, 1981 289:. Canada: Press Porcepic, 1981 1: 1291:University of Victoria alumni 1241:Writers from British Columbia 168:Day explored his theory that 997:. July 17, 1997. p. 38. 973:"McCrum on war of the words" 361:. London: Pelham Books, 1990 293:The Doomsday Book of Animals 224:The Doomsday Book of Animals 212:The Doomsday Book of Animals 199:The Doomsday Book of Animals 161:Day's first book of poetry, 131:, but dropped the book when 127:, commissioned Day to write 1281:Canadian children's writers 1266:20th-century Canadian poets 1163:Day, David (June 5, 2018). 979:. July 6, 1997. p. 77. 618:"No whines for these wines" 605:Biography at ABC Book World 519:The Ring Legends of Tolkien 433:. London: De Agostini, 1996 379:. New York: Macmillan, 1991 349:. UK: Universal Books, 1989 18:David Day (Canadian writer) 1307: 738:King, Lee (May 13, 2018). 653:Nevermore: A Book of Hours 501:The Dark Powers of Tolkien 479:. Toronto: Doubleday, 2015 465:Nevermore: A Book of Hours 331:. London: Piccadilly, 1988 144:An Encyclopedia of Tolkien 1286:Canadian literary critics 1251:Canadian male biographers 533:. Thunder Bay Press, 2023 431:The Quest for King Arthur 421:. London: EIA Books, 1994 415:. Canada: DoubleDay, 1994 391:. Canada: DoubleDay, 1992 385:. Canada: DoubleDay, 1991 397:. London: Mandarin, 1993 246:Doomsday Book of Animals 204:Colin Tudge, writing in 27:Canadian author and poet 521:. London: Cassell, 2020 509:. London: Cassell, 2019 503:. London: Cassell, 2018 497:. London: Cassell, 2017 491:. London: Cassell, 2016 485:. London: Cassell, 2015 473:. London: Cassell, 2013 471:A Dictionary of Tolkien 419:The Complete Rhinoceros 287:The Scarlet Coat Serial 271:. North Vancouver, 1977 507:The Hobbits of Tolkien 489:The Battles of Tolkien 337:. London: Harrap, 1989 275:The Burroughs Bestiary 265:. Oolichan Books, 1975 254: 228: 73:University of Victoria 1165:The Heroes of Tolkien 977:The Observer (London) 495:The Heroes of Tolkien 453:The Hobbit Companion 413:Aska’s Sea Creatures 325:. UK: Rutledge, 1987 129:The Hobbit Companion 65:Victoria High School 60:Victoria Daily Times 1246:Canadian male poets 1210:Library of Congress 885:on October 20, 2020 483:An Atlas of Tolkien 377:The Walking Catfish 329:The Emperor's Panda 142:series, Day's 2019 133:Christopher Tolkien 1057:. 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Index

David Day (Canadian writer)
J. R. R. Tolkien
Middle-earth
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Victoria Daily Times
Victoria High School
Vancouver Island
University of Victoria
natural history
mythology
Punch
J. R. R. Tolkien
Middle-earth
HarperCollins
Christopher Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Time
The Observer
New Scientist
Quill & Quire
Thistledown Press
Toronto
"'Inspired knight' writes to scale mystical heights"
ISSN
0319-0714
ProQuest
386418284
Biography at ABC Book World

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