Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories

In this collection of stories by naturalist and animal lover Gerald Durrell, we are introduced to an eccentric cast of characters, including a perfume-wearing truffle pig and his jealous owner; an ageing set of alcoholic southern belles; a young, handsome sea captain who meets a tragic fate; a whisky-drinking hangman in Paraguay who is haunted by his victims, and a foul-mouthed talking parrot. Told with Durrell’s characteristic charm and wit, these stories – some of which may or may not be autobiographical – are humorous, touching, and always highly entertaining.

Product details

• Authors: Gerald Durrell
• Publisher: Bello
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.2012
• EAN: 9781447214540
• ISBN: 978-1-4472-1454-0
• No. of pages: 184
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 11 mm
• Series: Pan Heritage Classics
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; FICTION / Short Stories (single author), FICTION / Family Life / General, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Short Stories, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Environmentalists & Naturalists, Greece, Greek Islands, Autobiography: science, technology & medicine, Autobiography: science, technology and medicine, Zoos & Wildlife Parks