The Corfu Trilogy by Gerald Durrell Paperback Book

Description: The Corfu Trilogy by Gerald Durrell Suitable for adults and children alike, this title includes three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - "My Family and Other Animals", "Birds, Beasts and Relatives" and "The Garden of the Gods". FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Corfu Trilogy is published for the first time in one volume.The Corfu Trilogy consists of the popular classic My Family and Other Animals and its delightful sequels, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods. All three books are set on the enchanted island of Corfu in the 1930s, and tell the story of the eccentic English family who moved there.For Gerald, the budding zoologist, Corfu was a natural paradise, teeming with strange birds and beasts that he could collect, watch and care for. But life was not without its problems - his family often objected to his animal-collecting activities, especially when the beasts wound up in the villa or - even worse - the fridge.With hilarious yet endearing portraits of his family and their many unusual hangers-on, The Corfu Trilogy also captures the beginnings of the authors lifelong love of animals. Recounted with immense humour and charm, this wonderful account of Corfus natural history reveals a rare, magical childhood.For the passionate zoologist, Corfu was a natural paradise, teeming with strange birds and beasts that he could collect, watch and care for. But life was not without its problems - Geralds family often objected to his animal-collecting activities, especially when the beasts wound up in the familys villa or - even worse - the fridge.Gerald Durrell evokes his island paradise with passion and wonder. Notes Consists of the popular classic My Family & Other Animals and its delightful sequels, Birds, Beasts & Relatives and The Garden Of The Gods. All three books are set on the enchanted island of Corfu in the 1930s, where Gerald and his eccentric family moved from England. Author Biography Born in India in 1925, Gerald Durrell settled on Corfu with his family as a boy, and immediately became fascinated by the islands natural history. He spent much of his time studying the local wildlife and kept numerous, and often unusual, pets. He grew up to be a famous naturalist, animal-collector and conservationist. Over his lifetime he wrote 37 books, went on dozens of animal-collecting trips and presented numerous TV shows. He founded Jersey Zoo in 1959 as a centre for the conservation of endangered species, and created the Jersey Wildlife Conservation Trust in 1963. Gerald ran the Zoo from its foundation until his death in 1995, and his wife Lee is still Honorary Director of the Trust. Details ISBN0141028416 Author Gerald Durrell Pages 768 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2006 ISBN-10 0141028416 ISBN-13 9780141028415 Format Paperback Publication Date 2006-08-03 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 590.92 Birth 1925 Media Book Edition 1st UK Release Date 2006-08-03 Alternative 9780141911137 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-08-27 AU Release Date 2006-08-27 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:3363598;

Price: 31.18 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-05T02:02:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.85 AUD