The Whispering Land
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Whispering Land chronicles naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell's exhilarating expedition to Argentina and Patagonia in search of exotic animals for his Jersey Zoo. Written with Durrell's trademark warmth and irrepressible wit, the narrative details the triumphs and comic mishaps of capturing and caring for a remarkable menagerie of creatures, from fur seals and Patagonian penguins to pampas foxes and giant anteaters. The book presents a vivid portrait of South America's breathtaking landscapes and their extraordinary wildlife, all filtered through the eyes of a man whose passion for animals was utterly boundless. A beloved classic of natural history writing, it stands as both an adventurous travelogue and a heartfelt argument for wildlife conservation.
Author: Gerald Durrell
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Whispering Land chronicles naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell's exhilarating expedition to Argentina and Patagonia in search of exotic animals for his Jersey Zoo. Written with Durrell's trademark warmth and irrepressible wit, the narrative details the triumphs and comic mishaps of capturing and caring for a remarkable menagerie of creatures, from fur seals and Patagonian penguins to pampas foxes and giant anteaters. The book presents a vivid portrait of South America's breathtaking landscapes and their extraordinary wildlife, all filtered through the eyes of a man whose passion for animals was utterly boundless. A beloved classic of natural history writing, it stands as both an adventurous travelogue and a heartfelt argument for wildlife conservation.