Himself and Other Animals: A Portrait of Gerald Durrell - Softcover
This is a biography of Gerald Durrell written by a friend of 40 years. Gerald Durrell is of interest not only as a writer about wildlife, but as a man dedicated to the saving of species likely to die out. As a result of his pioneering zoo in Jersey he has the image of a crusading conservationist.
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`David Hughes's portrait rings absolutely true; reading this book is uncanny because he manages to bring Gerry so vividly back to life. . . Durrell's life was a combination of great pleasure and great desperation, and this portrait of him perfectly captures these extremes, which pull you along in their wake. ' Edward Whitley, LITERARY REVIEW
About the Author:
David Hughes spent his childhood holidays in Bournemouth at the same time as Durrell was growing up in that resort. Three of his early books, including an informal study of J.B. Priestly, were brought out by Durrell's publisher Rupert Hart-Davis, for whom Hughes worked as an editor. His best regarded novels are The Major, The Imperial German Dinner Service, The Pork Butcher and The Little Book. he lives with his family in London.
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- PublisherVintage
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0099740117
- ISBN 13 9780099740117
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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