{"product_id":"2026200009701-secondhand-durrell-in-russia","title":"Durrell In Russia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn\/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew naturalists have possessed the gift of transforming a wildlife expedition into an irresistible adventure story, but Gerald Durrell was precisely such a writer. Durrell in Russia, co-authored with his wife Lee, chronicles the couple's remarkable journey through the Soviet Union in search of rare and endangered species, from the snow-dusted forests of Siberia to the sun-baked steppes of Central Asia. With characteristic warmth and wit, the Durrells document their encounters with the USSR's extraordinary fauna — bison, Siberian tigers, snow leopards, and an array of birds — while navigating the peculiarities of Soviet bureaucracy and hospitality with equal charm.\n\nBeyond the travelogue, the book stands as a passionate testament to Gerald Durrell's lifelong crusade for wildlife conservation, weaving ecological urgency into every vivid scene. Lee Durrell's co-authorship brings an additional layer of personal intimacy and scientific rigour, balancing the narrative between wonder and advocacy. Together, they present a portrait of a vast, wild nation at a pivotal moment in conservation history — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of that wilderness still endures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130469621979,"sku":"2026200009701-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/a6b31700-33e8-47e0-874e-70f406d68047.png?v=1786585728","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200009701-secondhand-durrell-in-russia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}