My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (English) Paperback Book

Description: My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell Gerald Durrells My Family and Other Animals is a charming and comic autobiographical novel. Fleeing the gloomy British climate, the Durrell clan move to Corfu carrying the bare essentials of life: acne cures for Margo; revolvers for Leslie; books for Larry and a jam jar full of caterpillars for Gerry. Recounted with warmth and humour, it is a heart-warming portrait of an eccentric family surrounded by a wonderful cast of friends and fauna. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Gerald Durrell (1925-1995) moved from England to Corfu with his family when he was eight. He spent much of his time studying the islands wildlife and surprising his family by keeping lots of very unusual pets in very unexpected places. He grew up to be a famous naturalist and conservationist, leading expeditions to exotic places such as Argentina, Sierra Leone, Assam and Madagascar. Durrell dedicated his life to the preservation of wildlife, especially the less glamorous kinds, which he called little brown jobs and small uglies. It is through his efforts that creatures such as the Mauritius pink pigeon and the Mallorcan midwife toad have avoided extinction. Over his lifetime he presented many TV shows, and wrote thirty-seven books, including My Family and Other Animals and its two sequels, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods. He founded Jersey Zoo in 1959 as a centre for the conservation of endangered species, and in 1963 created the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust - later renamed Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in his honour - of which his wife, Lee, is still Honorary Director. He was awarded the OBE in 1982. Details ISBN0141037474 Author Gerald Durrell Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Popular Penguins Year 2008 ISBN-10 0141037474 ISBN-13 9780141037479 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-09-01 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 508.4955 Birth 1925 Pages 400 Audience Age 9-11 Tag TNXMAS007 Language English Audience General/Trade NZ Release Date 2008-08-31 AU Release Date 2008-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13573441;

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