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Silver Donald Cameron (June 21, 1937 – June 1, 2020) was a Canadian journalist, author, playwright and university teacher. He was born in Toronto. His writing focuses on social justice, nature and the environment.[1]
His 15 books of non-fiction deal with everything from history and politics to education and community development. An avid sailor, Cameron has written several books about ships and the sea. He is the author of a young adult novel and a thriller, both set in Nova Scotia where he has lived for more than 40 years.[2]
Two of his books, The Education of Everett Richardson (1977) and The Living Beach (1998) are included in Atlantic Canada's 100 Greatest Books.[3]
Cameron died of lung cancer in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 1, 2020 at the age of 82.[4]
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Silver Donald Cameron in conversation with George Monbiot as part of the Green Interview series
References
- ↑ Adams, Trevor. "Following his conscience". Halifax Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ↑ "Member Profile". Writers' Union of Canada. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ↑ Adams, Trevor and Clare, Stephen Patrick. (2009) Atlantic Canada's 100 Greatest Books (2009) Halifax: Nimbus Publishing. The Living Beach ranked 35th, pp. 96-97, while The Education of Everett Richardson ranked 47th, pp. 120–121.
- ↑ Acclaimed N.S. writer, environmentalist Silver Donald Cameron dies