The Best of Gerald Durrell (chosen by Lee Durrell)

The Best of Gerald Durrell (chosen by Lee Durrell)

Medium soft cover
Very good condition 

The Best of Gerald Durrell, selected by his wife Lee Durrell, is a curated anthology that captures the wit, warmth, and passion of one of Britains most beloved naturalists and storytellers. Drawing from his extensive body of work, the collection includes vivid accounts of Durrells early adventures as a young naturalist, his animal-collecting expeditions to places like Cameroon, Argentina, and Madagascar, and his reflections on conservation and the ethics of zoos. The selections trace the evolution of his dream to create a zoo dedicated to endangered species, which ultimately became a pioneering model for wildlife preservation. Lee Durrells choices highlight the quirky humor, deep empathy, and irrepressible curiosity that defined Geralds writing and life, offering readers a rich portrait of a man who saw the natural world not just as a subject of study, but as a source of joy and moral responsibility.