{"product_id":"beasts-in-my-belfry-9781567925845","title":"Beasts in My Belfry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the time they lived on the island of Corfu, Gerald Durrell's family hoped he'd outgrow his love of animals. Instead he became a zoologist and worldwide conservation hero.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1945, young zoologist, Gerald Durrell, finally came to work at his first actual zoo; Whipsnade Zoo--then a new concept in open-range animal exhibits--where Durrell joined in as a student keeper with Albert the lion, Babs the polar bear, and a baby deer among his first charges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this entertaining history, he recaptures all the passion that permeated those early years, while conveying his insight into and affection for four-footed creatures. The book is full of larger-than-life animal characters: the bear who sang operatic arias with one paw clasped to his breast, his bosom friend Billy the goat, playful zebras, and a host of equally endearing and memorable critters. This is Durrell at his best. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of the PBS Masterpiece series, \u003ci\u003eThe Durrells in Corfu\u003c\/i\u003e, know Gerald Durrell as a young boy with endless curiosity about animals. This is where that interest led. Durrell's great life work, the Wildlife Preservation Trust International, was still ahead in his future. \u003ci\u003eBeasts in My Belfry\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderfully entertaining memoir for anyone who loves animals and a life lived with great purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDurrell, Gerald:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerald Durrell\u003c\/b\u003e was a naturalist and author of memoirs based on his life with -- and love for -- animals. He founded the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Durrell Wildlife Park on the isle of Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David R. Godine Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50873603883282,"sku":"9781567925845","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1c807f54-1a52-4bac-a7d4-e384cb46e6df.jpg?v=1737943364","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/beasts-in-my-belfry-9781567925845","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}