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Formato
Brossura
Pagine
80
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jul 24, 2009
Editore
Westland
Descrizione
‘Even the most cautious of travelers would, I think, be thrilled at the idea of visiting a remote tropical island. There seems to be something about tropical islands that stirs the blood of even the most unadventurous souls.’
Lying in the Indian Ocean, the islands of Mauritius and Madagascar – where millions of years of evolutionary isolation created a flora and fauna unique in the world - provide the exotic setting for Gerald Durrell’s expeditionary rescue work with animals. In his personal and delightful way he entertains, educates and makes a dramatic appeal to us all about the distressing state of these beautiful and endangered species around the world and shows us the serious consequences to life and its future on this earth. This exciting journey also inspired an international television series based on the author’s rescue and breeding operations.
About The Author
Gerald Durrell Born in Jamshedpur, India. Gerald Durrell's family settled on the island of Corfu. Durrell founded the Jersey Zoological Park and the Preservation Trust. He was also awarded the OBE for his services to conservation.
Lying in the Indian Ocean, the islands of Mauritius and Madagascar – where millions of years of evolutionary isolation created a flora and fauna unique in the world - provide the exotic setting for Gerald Durrell’s expeditionary rescue work with animals. In his personal and delightful way he entertains, educates and makes a dramatic appeal to us all about the distressing state of these beautiful and endangered species around the world and shows us the serious consequences to life and its future on this earth. This exciting journey also inspired an international television series based on the author’s rescue and breeding operations.
About The Author
Gerald Durrell Born in Jamshedpur, India. Gerald Durrell's family settled on the island of Corfu. Durrell founded the Jersey Zoological Park and the Preservation Trust. He was also awarded the OBE for his services to conservation.