4 GERALD DURRELL Bks BEVY OF BEASTS Two in the Bush MENAGERIE MANOR Aye-Aye & I

Description: HERE ARE 4 BOOKS BY GERALD DURRELL:#1 A BEVY OF BEASTSGerald Durrell Illustrations by Edward Mortlemans Simon and Schuster, New York, NY, 1973, First PrintingHardcover, good condition, fading to edges of boards, dust jacket is goodThe author recreates a number of incidents that have occurred in the course of his work with the animals at Whipsnade Zoo in England and reveals his concern for the protection of wildlife. A warm, wise and funny account of his apprenticeship in the ways of animals and zookeeping. #2 TWO IN THE BUSHGerald Durrell Illustrations by B. L. Driscoll The Viking Press, New York, NY, 1966, First PrintingHardcover, very good condition, slight lean to spine, dust jacket is goodTwo in the Bush follows intrepid conservationist, wildlife lover and award-winning novelist Gerald Durrell as he embarks on an extended animal collecting trip in Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. A powerful conservation piece, Durrell and his first wife Jacquie track down a whole host of endangered species, providing an insight into these rare creatures while stressing the need to protect both them and their habitat. #3 MANAGERIE MANORGerald Durrell With drawings by Ralph Thompson The Viking Press, New York, NY, 1965, First PrintingHardcover, near very good condition, lacking dust jacketMenagerie Manor is Gerald Durrell's account of how he set up his zoo in Jersey. Surrounded by a team of devoted helpers, this is a tale of teamwork and devotion to the cause. Besides the human dramas, Durrell reveals a host of fascinating practical details about animal health and behavior, as well as stories of the individual animals themselves. #4 THE AYE-AYE AND I A Rescue Mission in Madagascar Gerald DurrellA Touchstone Book, Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1994, First ThusTrade softcover, very good conditionIn this passionate memoir, Durrell’s funny, vibrant voice shines as he describes the magical landscape of Madagascar, the exotic animals that inhabit it, and the challenges of his expedition to preserve an important part of our ever-changing world. USPS Media Rate postage will be calculated @ 4 pounds weight GRADUATE OF BOOK SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM HOW IT WORKS WITH US:In other words; the fine print!For those buyers who reside outside the U.S.,We are now enrolled in eBay's Global Shipping ProgramWe like to have our auctions completed in a timely manner.If we have not HEARD FROM the high bidder by the FOURTH day after the close of the auction, we will file an UNPAID ITEM DISPUTE with Ebay.PLEASE: Bid Only If You Intend To Complete The Transaction.THANKS for your understanding in these matters.We are proud to let you know that we try to be ecologically responsible, nearly all of our packing materials are recycled or reused. THANKS FOR BIDDING WITH US!

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