Description
A first edition, first printing published by Rupert Hart-Davis in 1956. A very good book without inscriptions with some sunning to the spine tips and browning to the spine – spotting to the prelims and rear pages. In the supplied near fine unclipped wrapper, with some wear to spine tips and to the corners and one nick to the top of the rear panel.
The novel recounts the escapades of young Gerry and his eccentric family as they adapt to island life in the 1930s. The book is a delightful blend of natural history, family anecdotes, and vivid characters, including an array of exotic creatures. Durrell’s witty and charming storytelling captures the beauty of the island and the quirky dynamics of his family in a captivating and humorous manner.
