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Durrell, Gerald. THE WHISPERING LAND. Penguin, (Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1967), reprint. 217 pp, PB. B&w illus. by Ralph Thompson. ''...(Gerald Durrell) searches windswept Patagonian shores and tropical forests in the Argentine for additions to his private zoo. Penguins and elephant seals make way for an absurd family of foxes who dan ce gracefully with a roll of lavatory paper, and we see the author baiting a trap for a recalcitrant vampire bat with one of his own toes.'' Interior - pages browning very lightly, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exte r i or - very light edgewear, old price sticker at top corner of front cover, spine flat and uncreased. VG+ Price: 3.50 USD
McKeever, Larry. Signed. Introduction by Gerald Durrell. Foreword by H.R.H. The Prince Philip. A DOWRY OF OWLS. Lester & Orpen Dennys, Toronto, 1986, first edition. 208 pp, 8vo (9" H), soft cover. ISBN 0886191009. SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE. The fascinating story of the McKeevers who have become world authorities on owls, focusing on their rescue, rehabilitation and breeding. Interior - soft bump to top edge of pages 188 to end of book, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - crease at top edge of rear cover. Very Good. Price: 10.00 USD
