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Having read this for the second time now (the first being maybe ten years ago), I can easily say that this book is one of my favorites.
The author recounts the time his family moved from the cold and dreary climate of England to the sunny and warm Greek island of Corfu. As stated in the notes, Gerald Durrell initially set out to write about nature and his experiences with all the animals he watched, captured, tended to, studied, and loved. However, it was apparent early on that he could not writ ...more
The author recounts the time his family moved from the cold and dreary climate of England to the sunny and warm Greek island of Corfu. As stated in the notes, Gerald Durrell initially set out to write about nature and his experiences with all the animals he watched, captured, tended to, studied, and loved. However, it was apparent early on that he could not writ ...more
