Gerald Durrell. The Overloaded Ark. The Hounds of Bafut. A Zoo in My Luggage.

Gerald Durrell is known worldwide. He was a writer, naturalist, explorer, and the founder of a unique zoo on the island of Jersey, which became the home of the Wildlife Conservation Trust. Durrell wrote over thirty books, nearly all of which have been translated into many languages, and he also made dozens of films. This edition presents three of Durrell's books, which recount his travels through the tropical forests of West Africa. The unique collection of animals Durrell assembled during his third expedition to Africa served as the basis for his famous zoo. With captivating, loving, and sparkling humor, Durrell recounts the behavior and habits of birds and animals living in the jungle, revealing the intricacies of hunting them and the peculiarities of keeping small captives. He makes you care about their fate and, along with the author, admire the richness and diversity of the natural world.