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Fillets of Plaice – A delightful collection of witty and engaging wildlife adventures by celebrated naturalist Gerald Durrell. Filled with humorous anecdotes, memorable animal encounters and vivid travel experiences, this classic Collins hardcover is an enjoyable addition to any nature, travel or Gerald Durrell collection.
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Fillets of Plaice by Gerald Durrell is another delightful collection of autobiographical essays from one of the twentieth century’s most beloved naturalists and wildlife conservationists. Blending his unmistakable wit with keen observations of both people and animals, Durrell recounts a series of entertaining adventures drawn from his travels and his lifelong passion for the natural world. Whether describing eccentric collectors, remarkable creatures, or unexpected situations encountered while establishing conservation projects, his storytelling is rich with warmth, humour and genuine affection.
Following the success of classics such as My Family and Other Animals and Birds, Beasts and Relatives, Fillets of Plaice showcases Durrell at his finest, combining laugh-out-loud anecdotes with thoughtful reflections on wildlife preservation. His vivid descriptions transport readers from exotic locations to intimate encounters with rare species, making this an enjoyable read for both dedicated natural history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
This Collins hardcover edition is an attractive early reprint from 1972 and retains its original illustrated dust jacket. Fillets of Plaice remains a desirable addition to any Gerald Durrell collection and will also appeal to collectors of travel writing, zoology, memoirs and classic British humour. Durrell’s engaging narrative style continues to charm new generations of readers, ensuring his works remain enduring favourites in both private and institutional collections.
An excellent addition for collectors of Gerald Durrell, wildlife literature, travel memoirs, and classic twentieth-century British nonfiction.
Condition – Fair
Light shelf wear and age toning to the page edges. The original unclipped dust jacket shows rubbing, edge wear, creasing and a large tear to the front panel which has been reinforced on both sides with clear adhesive tape as an early preservation repair. A presentation inscription appears on the front free endpaper, together with an ownership stamp.
