Question: What year was the novel that inspired the 1979 movie Robert Dalva appeared in published?

Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Robert Dalva (born April 14, 1942 in New York City, USA) is a noted American film editor. Filmography as editor includes "The Black Stallion", "Raising Cain", "Jumanji", "Jurassic Park III" and "Hidalgo". Next to editing, he also directed movies, including "The Black Stallion Returns". [END] 
[1]  [DOC] The Black Stallion is a 1979 American film based on the 1941 classic children's novel "The Black Stallion" by Walter Farley. It tells the story of Alec Ramsey, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island with a wild Arabian stallion whom he befriends. After being rescued, they are set on entering a race challenging two champion horses. [END]  
Answer: 1941
1941