Gerald Durrell bezat een buitengewoon talent voor observatie en humoristisch vertellen. Zijn werken, geïnspireerd door zijn jeugd op Corfu en latere expedities, vangen de natuurlijke wereld en het menselijk karakter met genegenheid en humor. Durrell beschrijft met passie en scherpzinnigheid zijn ontmoetingen met zowel dieren als mensen, en neemt de lezers mee naar exotische landschappen en het hart van de wildernis. Zijn stijl straalt energie en levenslust uit, wat hem tot een boeiende verteller maakt.
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.
Рассказы о животных; Невероятное путешествие
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.
An account of the development of zoos from royal menageries to centers for the breeding of endangered species, and an account of the problems and techniques that that goal entails, is interspersed with photographs of animals from different regions
Korfu szigete kimeríthetetlen tárháza Gerald Durrell élményeinek. A Családom és egyéb állatfajták, a Madarak, vadak, rokonok és A halak jelleme után is friss, eleven történeteket élvezhet az olvasó az Istenek kertjében, vagyis a korfui élményanyag újabb enciklopédiájában – temérdek emberi csudabogár és kedvesnél kedvesebb állat szíves segítségével. Mama és gyermekei – a zsémbes Larry, a harcias Leslie, a szerelmetes Margo és nem utolsósorban minden ember és állat igaz jó barátja, Gerry – egyik bájos bonyodalomból a másikba eveznek a kék tengeren, botladoznak a dús flórájú-faunájú szigeten, a csillogó-villogó görög ég alatt. A kötetet ezúttal is a durrelli világ ihletett illusztrátorának, Réber Lászlónak rajzai díszítik.
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.
Octopus Books, 1978. Hardbound, 4to (about 11'' to 12.5'' tall), 253 pages. Index, glossary. color photographic endpapers.
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.
I molti lettori di La mia famiglia e altri animali sanno bene quale straordinario dono abbia Gerald Durrell per parlare di animali. Le sue esperienze di scienziato e viaggiatore in ogni parte del mondo alla ricerca di animali rari da salvare sono vastissime: ma è soprattutto la percettività del suo occhio, la partecipazione appassionata ai fatti della vita che rendono i suoi libri irresistibilmente attraenti. Incontri con animali è una serie di rapide storie accadute a Durrell e di «ritratti di animali», dai più domestici ai più selvaggi, da lui incontrati nell’Africa Occidentale e in Sud America, per la maggior parte. Sono storie che si snodano come una conversazione tra vecchi amici – e alla fine avremo l’impressione di essere circondati da svariati personaggi, evocati spesso in poche parole: da un formichiere femmina neonato, che si nutre col biberon, ad alcune maestose tigri, osservate nei loro drammatici corteggiamenti. Come ha scritto il «Times Literary Supplement»: «Se animali, uccelli e insetti potessero parlare, Gerald Durrell sarebbe probabilmente uno dei primi a ricevere da loro il Premio Nobel. Durrell è l’opposto dei vecchi naturalisti che si portavano dietro zanne e pelli e campioni di animali sotto vetro. Le sue creature sono vive come il suo stile». Incontri con animali è stato pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1958.
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.
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.
"Dit is het verhalen van het vijfjarig verblijf van mijn familie en mij op het Griekse eiland Korfoe" is de zin waarmee Gerald Durrell dit kostelijke boek opent. Met humor en genegenheid beschrijft hij de handel en wandel van zijn op een plezierige manier knotse familieleden, zijn vrienden onder de eilandbewoners en, bovenal, de dieren die hij er ontdekt, observeert én verzamelt. Op een levendige en hartveroverende manier vertelt hij over de boeiende flora en fauna, afgewisseld met de doldwaze belevenissen in een familie waar alles kan en niets te gek is. Gerald Durrell (1925) - hield als jongen al een grote collectie "huisdieren". Hij studeerde biologie, leidden expedities waarbij exotische en zeldzame dieren werden verzameld en stichtte de "Jersey WIldlife Preservation Trust". Toen zijn gezondheid aangetast was door malaria ging hij over dieren schrijven: boeken, scripts voor de radio en voor films.
