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Publié de 1953 à 1992
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Livre 1 par Gerald Durrell • Publié en 1953

Durrell recounts his first animal-collecting expedition to the rainforests of the Cameroons, chasing rare creatures for future zoos. Funny mishaps, vivid portraits of local people, and close-up encounters with wildlif...

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  1. 1
    The Overloaded Ark

    Livre 1:The Overloaded Ark

    Gerald Durrell • 1953

    Durrell recounts his first animal-collecting expedition to the rainforests of the Cameroons, chasing rare creatures for future zoos. Funny mishaps, vivid portraits of local people, and close-up encounters with wildlif...

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    Three Singles to Adventure

    Livre 2:Three Singles to Adventure

    Gerald Durrell • 1954

    This travel memoir follows Durrell and two companions to the rivers and forests of British Guiana in search of animals for zoos. Swamps, riverboats, and eccentric helpers feature in a string of comic and sometimes hai...

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    The Bafut Beagles

    Livre 3:The Bafut Beagles

    Gerald Durrell • 1954

    Returning to the Cameroons, Durrell teams up with the Fon of Bafut and a tireless pack of beagles to collect animals. The book blends hunting trips, cultural snapshots, and affectionate sketches of the creatures they...

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    The New Noah

    Livre 4:The New Noah

    Gerald Durrell • 1955

    Written for younger readers, this book retells Durrell's early collecting expeditions and the animals he brought back for zoos. Short chapters introduce exotic species, practical fieldwork, and his growing belief that...

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    The Drunken Forest

    Livre 5:The Drunken Forest

    Gerald Durrell • 1956

    Durrell and his wife travel through Argentina and Paraguay collecting animals while coping with unreliable transport, language gaps, and local customs. The result is a funny, affectionate portrait of South American la...

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    Encounters with Animals

    Livre 6:Encounters with Animals

    Gerald Durrell • 1958

    A collection of short episodes from Durrell’s expeditions, each focused on a particular animal or group. Friendly, informal chapters introduce creatures from jaguars to parrots, along with the often comic efforts to c...

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    The Whispering Land

    Livre 7:The Whispering Land

    Gerald Durrell • 1961

    Set in remote parts of Argentina, this memoir follows Durrell as he searches for penguins, parrots, and other animals to stock his future zoo. Harsh weather, long journeys, and spirited locals keep the trip anything b...

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    A Zoo in My Luggage

    Livre 8:A Zoo in My Luggage

    Gerald Durrell • 1962

    Durrell describes an expedition to West Africa that ends with a motley menagerie arriving back in England and, ultimately, Jersey. The book captures both the hunt for animals and the chaos of trying to house them.

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    Menagerie Manor

    Livre 9:Menagerie Manor

    Gerald Durrell • 1964

    Here Durrell turns from collecting trips to daily life running his zoo on Jersey. Escapes, awkward visitors, and stubborn animals make for comic anecdotes, while behind the scenes he wrestles with money, staff, and br...

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    Two in the Bush

    Livre 10:Two in the Bush

    Gerald Durrell • 1966

    Based on travels for a television series, Durrell roams across several continents visiting reserves, zoos, and wild habitats. Lighthearted field stories sit alongside reflections on conservation and the pressures faci...

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    Fillets of Plaice

    Livre 11:Fillets of Plaice

    Gerald Durrell • 1971

    A collection of autobiographical pieces, this volume gathers stories from different stages of Durrell’s life—Corfu childhood, zoo work, and later travels. It works like a tasting menu of his humor, wildlife encounters...

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    Catch Me a Colobus

    Livre 12:Catch Me a Colobus

    Gerald Durrell • 1972

    Durrell describes journeys to Africa and other regions in search of rare animals, including the elusive colobus monkey. The adventures are funny and chaotic, but threaded with a growing concern about extinction and th...

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    The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium

    Livre 13:The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium

    Gerald Durrell • 1973

    This book collects several comic stories, from ill-fated picnics to family mishaps and animal escapades. Each piece stands alone, offering quick doses of Durrell’s eye for absurd detail and affection for both people a...

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    Beasts in My Belfry

    Livre 14:Beasts in My Belfry

    Gerald Durrell • 1974

    Durrell looks back on his first job as a student keeper at Whipsnade Zoo, learning the hard way how to care for bears, reptiles, and hoofed stock. Misunderstandings, escapes, and patient mentors shape these early-care...

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    Golden Bats & Pink Pigeons

    Livre 15:Golden Bats & Pink Pigeons

    Gerald Durrell • 1977

    Durrell recounts a conservation expedition to islands like Mauritius and Rodrigues, home to rare creatures such as fruit bats and pink pigeons. Field setbacks, difficult terrain, and determined local allies shape the...

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    Marrying Off Mother

    Livre 16:Marrying Off Mother

    Gerald Durrell • 1980

    This collection of short stories, including the title tale about finding a new husband for Durrell’s mother, ranges from romantic misfires to travel mishaps. The tone is playful, with plenty of oddball characters and...

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    Ark on the Move

    Livre 17:Ark on the Move

    Gerald Durrell • 1983

    Written for younger readers, Ark on the Move follows Durrell and his team as they travel to collect animals and move them safely to new homes. The focus stays on practical care, gentle humor, and the personalities of...

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    How To Shoot An Amateur Naturalist

    Livre 18:How To Shoot An Amateur Naturalist

    Gerald Durrell • 1984

    Here Durrell turns the camera around, explaining how the television series The Amateur Naturalist was filmed. He shares mishaps with weather, equipment, and uncooperative animals, giving a light, insider’s view of mak...

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    Gerald and Lee Durrell in Russia

    Livre 19:Gerald and Lee Durrell in Russia

    Gerald Durrell • 1986

    This travelogue follows Gerald and Lee Durrell on a visit to the Soviet Union, where they lecture, meet scientists, and explore local zoos and wild places. Cultural surprises and shared enthusiasm for animals run thro...

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    The Ark's Anniversary

    Livre 20:The Ark's Anniversary

    Gerald Durrell • 1990

    Marking a milestone for his zoo, Durrell gathers essays and sketches about animals, staff, and conservation projects. The pieces mix celebration with candid notes on the challenges of running a modern "ark" for endang...

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    The Aye-Aye and I

    Livre 21:The Aye-Aye and I

    Gerald Durrell • 1992

    Durrell recounts an expedition to Madagascar to find and help save the strange nocturnal aye-aye and other endangered lemurs. Travel difficulties, remote forests, and determined local partners fill this late-career co...

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FAQ Autobiographique

Quel est le meilleur ordre pour lire la série Autobiographical ?

L'ordre de lecture recommandé est l'ordre numéroté affiché sur cette page, en commençant par The Overloaded Ark.

Combien de livres y a-t-il dans la série Autobiographical ?

Il y a 21 livres actuellement répertoriés dans la série Autobiographical sur GurusReads.

Par où dois-je commencer la série Autobiographical ?

Les nouveaux lecteurs devraient commencer par The Overloaded Ark, le premier livre de l'ordre de lecture.

La série Autobiographical est-elle terminée ?

D'après les années de publication dont nous disposons, la série semble probablement terminée et s'étend sur des publications allant de 1953 to 1992.