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Gerald Malcolm Durrell
British naturalist and author, founder of the Jersey Zoo (now called the Durrell Wildlife Park). Many of his books deal with collecting animals for zoos but he later became more concerned with conservation (Wikipedia).
A Zoo in My Luggage
Synopsis
Gerald Durrell recounts his adventures collecting animals in Cameroon for his zoo. This charming memoir details his often hilarious encounters with local people and the diverse wildlife he encounters. It's a delightful look at the challenges and joys of bringing exotic creatures back home.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this book need to be read in a specific order?
This memoir functions as a standalone narrative, though it serves as the foundational account of the author's successful effort to establish his own permanent wildlife sanctuary on the island of Jersey.
Is this book based on real events?
The narrative is a factual account of the author's 1957 expedition to the British Cameroons, where he and his wife collected animals to populate the zoo he had long dreamed of founding.