Gerald Durrell describes a collecting expedition to the Cameroons where, with the assistance of a pack of African enthusiasts and mongrel dogs, he captured almost everything, from flying mice to booming squirrels. The unconscious humour of a supercilious toad or a hypocritical chimpanzee is only surpassed by the electric charm of the convivial man himself.
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"More of Durrell's rememberences of collecting animals in Africa. Hilarious, touching, fascinating, and yet disturbing as we stand on the brink of species extinction. A wonderful human interest book. " — Diane (5 out of 5 stars)
"More of Durrell's rememberences of collecting animals in Africa. Hilarious, touching, fascinating, and yet disturbing as we stand on the brink of species extinction. A wonderful human interest book. "
" feel sorry for those animals that were captured. I actually feel sad when one of those animals are died "
" Na foine book, dis! I like too much. "
" humorous, entertaining, and still highly relevant to the Bafut community today "
" "My Family and Other Animals" still remains the best, but this is a great follow-up. "
" Beautifully described, great characterisation (I love the Fon of Bafut!), very interesting too. Lovely stuff. "
" This book like every other Gerald Durrell book was a joy to read. Compared to My Family and Other Animals, it has a maturer tone and is one that everyone should read. "
" Attitude to Africa and Africans a bit dated "
" More of Durrell's rememberences of collecting animals in Africa. Hilarious, touching, fascinating, and yet disturbing as we stand on the brink of species extinction. A wonderful human interest book. "
" Very funny - Cameroun has never looked so good! Waiting to be adapted for the big screen. "
" The first, and most startlingly adventurous Gerald Durrell book I ever read. "
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