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Title: A Zoo in My Luggage by Ralph Thompson, Gerald Malcolm Durrell ISBN: 0-14-002084-5 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: February, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: inexplicably charming and quirky
Comment: Gerald Durrell's books have touched the hearts of naturalists for decades and I admit that I have only become a fan of his in the recent years. I was introduced to his books through my local used bookstore, where I was looking for copies of James Herriot's books that were not offered at my local bookstore, and decided to pick up a few and try them out.
His stories have a incorporated a vivid energy and hilarity into his passionate memoirs of unique nature experiences that will entertain any nature-lover. While some of his scientific practices may now be considered obsolete, we are given a rare glimpse into the love and respect for all things living that has been a core aspect of any naturalist throughout the ages.
I have since bought as many of Durrell's books that I have been able to find, and treasure each and every one of them.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent, the 4th best of his many books, in my opinion
Comment: Gerald Durrell spent most of his life collecting interesting animal specimens and Durrell is an interesting human specimen himself. His well chronicled life (mostly chronicled by Durrell) begins with the hilarious, and very succesfull, "My family and Other Animals". It is ably followed up with the equally hilarious "Birds, Beasts and Relatives". Both books are full of tales from the Durrell family's years on the Greek Island of Corfu, pre WWII. Little Gerry dives right into the flora and fauna of the island, including its human fauna. I own very few nonfiction books with such a plethora of memorable characters. Now, of course, we get to the volume in question. It is plenty good, and worth multiple readings over years, as is "The Overloaded Ark" and several other books detailing trips to collect animals. A word of warning, don't go nuts and buy all the zillion Durrell titles. Some of them are out of print for a reason and were most likely dashed off by Durrell to finance a collecting trip or two...
Rating: 5
Summary: If you like nature, laughing, or both, read this book
Comment: I would seriously recommend this book to anyone on the planet. Do you like nature? Read this. Do you like animals? Read this. Do you like humour? Read this. Are you someone who appreciates a good book? Read this. You will come away knowing lots of interesting facts about obscure animals,have sniggered your head off, and with vibrant images filling your head. This is an autobiography jam-packed with laughs and description.
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Title: My Family and Other Animals (Penguin Nature Classics) by Gerald Malcolm Durrell ISBN: 014028902X Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 28 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Aye-Aye and I : A Rescue Journey to Save One of the World's Most Intriguing Creatures from Extinction by Gerald Durrell ISBN: 0671884395 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: July, 1994 List Price(USD): $12.50 |
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Title: Whispering Land by Gerald Malcolm Durrell, Ralph Thompson ISBN: 0140020837 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: September, 1975 List Price(USD): $9.00 |
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Title: The Battle for Castle Cockatrice by Gerald Durrell ISBN: 0064407802 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: The Bafut Beagles by Gerald Malcolm Durrell ISBN: 0140012664 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: June, 1981 List Price(USD): $1.25 |
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