Gerald Durrell possédait un talent extraordinaire pour l'observation et la narration humoristique. Ses œuvres, inspirées par son enfance à Corfou et ses expéditions ultérieures, capturent le monde naturel et la nature humaine avec affection et esprit. Durrell raconte avec passion et perspicacité ses rencontres avec des créatures et des personnes, transportant les lecteurs dans des paysages exotiques et au cœur de la nature sauvage. Son style est empreint d'énergie et d'un enthousiasme communicatif, ce qui en fait un narrateur captivant.
Les naturalistes Gerald et Lee Durrell racontent leur voyage à travers le vaste paysage de l'Union soviétique et décrivent leurs rencontres avec ses habitants, sa faune et ses merveilles naturelles.
It is a matter of personal taste whether one most enjoys the family, with its many eccentric hangers-on, or the animals. In this work, the author studies and brings back to the strawberry pink, the daffodil-yellow, or the snow-white villa.
Gerald Durrell compiled this manuscript from material featured in one of his radio series for the BBC. The book offers a delightful exploration of various animal encounters, showcasing Durrell's unique perspective and humor. It includes anecdotes such as the case of the caiman, insights into the behaviors of tortoises, and the artistry of the tailorbird. Durrell also shares amusing observations about the emperor penguin and the wasp, likening it to a specialist in the insect world. The book highlights the charming characteristics of the pygmy marmoset, presenting it as an ideal companion. Through these engaging stories, Durrell invites readers to appreciate the wonders of the animal kingdom, ensuring many enjoyable moments for his fans.
Two in the Bush follows intrepid conservationist, wildlife lover and award-winning novelist Gerald Durrell as he embarks on an extended animal collecting trip in Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. A powerful conservation piece, Durrell and his first wife Jacquie track down a whole host of endangered species, providing an insight into these rare creatures while stressing the need to protect both them and their habitat.
Kniha vypráví o šestiměsíčním putování, které v roce 1957 autor a jeho žena podnikli do Viktoriina zálivu v západní Africe do nitra někdejšího Britského Kamerunu, aby nachytali zvířata pro vlastní zoologickou zahradu.
This picture book combines an adventure story with an introduction to the world of animals. It recounts the story of Great-Uncle Lancelot, who, together with his great-niece and great-nephews, embarks on a journey in an ecological flying machine to meet some of the world's most interesting animals.
World-renowned naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell ventured into the South American jungle to capture rare exotic animals for British zoos. However, this journey is far from a dull scientific expedition. Catching an anteater, electric eel, tiny monkey, or sloth is no easy feat, especially when encountering a moody anaconda! Durrell's books, beloved by millions of readers worldwide, are celebrated for their affectionate depictions of wildlife and humorous accounts of the adventures that zoologists face on their travels. Encounters with animals and indigenous people bring many surprises, and in the Amazonian Guyana, with its rainforests, rivers, and savannas, this is no exception.
