The Whispering Land
The Whispering Land by Gerald Durrell, published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2012, is a captivating exploration of the author’s adventures as he embarks on a journey to collect animals for his zoo on the island of Jersey. This edition, comprising 224 pages, presents Durrell’s experiences in South America, where he encounters a diverse array of wildlife, from penguins to elephant seals, all while aiming to find rare species that can thrive in captivity.
Readers will find a blend of humor and inspiration as Durrell recounts his travels along the Patagonian shores and through the Argentine tropical forests. The narrative focuses on his passion for animals and environmental conservation, showcasing his dedication to wildlife and the natural world. This personal memoir offers insights into the challenges and joys of animal collection, making it a significant contribution to the fields of nature and zoology.
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‘When you have a large collection of animals to transport from one end of the world to the other you cannot, as a lot of people seem to think, just hoist them aboard the nearest ship and set off with a gay wave of your hand.’
Gerald Durrell and his wife are the proud owners of a small zoo on the island of Jersey. But there’s one thing that’s better than a small zoo – a bigger one! So Durrell heads off to South America to collect more animals.
Along windswept Patagonian shores and in Argentine tropical forests, he encounters a range of animals from penguins to elephant seals. But as always, he is drawn to those rare and interesting creatures which he hopes will thrive and breed in captivity . . .
Told with enthusiasm and without sentimentality, Gerald Durrell’s The Whispering Land is an often hilarious but always inspiring foray into the South American wilds.
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