Summaries of books by Gerald Durrell:
My Family and Other Animals
The Corfu Trilogy 1
Gerald Durrell
The book is a humorous and affectionate memoir detailing the author's childhood on the Greek island of Corfu, where his love for the island's fauna blossoms amidst eccentric family adventures. It vividly portrays the natural world and the quirky personalities of his family members as they adapt to life in their Mediterranean paradise.
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The Corfu Trilogy
My Family and Other Animals; Birds, Beasts and Relatives; and The Garden of the Gods
Gerald Durrell
The trilogy recounts the author's eccentric and enchanting childhood experiences with his family on the Greek island of Corfu, where he develops a deep fascination with the local fauna. Through a series of humorous anecdotes, the narrative captures the adventures and misadventures of the Durrell family and the diverse array of animals that the young naturalist observes and collects.
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Birds, Beasts and Relatives
Gerald Durrell
The book is a humorous and nostalgic account of naturalist Gerald Durrell's eccentric family and the diverse fauna they encounter during their sojourn on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. It vividly describes the island's landscapes, the amusing adventures of the Durrell family, and the young Gerald's growing passion for zoology and conservation.
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