Silver Donald Cameron

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. 
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. 
Two of his books, "The Education of Everett Richardson" (1977) and "The Living Beach" (1998) are included in "Atlantic Canada's 100 Greatest Books".
Cameron died of lung cancer in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 1, 2020 at the age of 82.