Journeys to the Other Side of the World
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Journeys to the Other Side of the World by Sir David Attenborough
The further adventures of a young David Attenborough - from Madagascar and New Guinea to the Pacific Islands and the Northern Territory of Australia
Abundantly good * TLS *
With charm, erudition, humour and passion, the world's favourite natural history broadcaster documents some of his expeditions from the late 1950s onwards * Sunday Express *
This book is a wondrous reminder of Attenborough's pioneering role and the often hilarious difficulties he faced. . A century ago, we learnt about exotic creatures from intrepid explorers in pith helmets. Now we learn from slick, professional TV presenters. David Attenborough has led the way from one style to the other and this book is full of delightful tales from the period of transition. * Daily Express *
An adventure that sparked a lifetime's commitment to the planet * The Lady *
Fascinating * OK! *
With his usual charm and generosity, Attenborough allows us along for the ride * Irish Examiner *
An in-depth look at the beloved naturalist's momentous voyage made in his youth across the globe * Woman's Weekly *
A beautifully written book . . . it retains all the trademark Attenborough magic. * WI Magazine *
In his May 2018 introduction to these books first published in the early '60s, the great broadcaster naturalist recalls a much changed planet . . . But Attenborough's lust for all types of life remains undimmed as in those distant days * RTE Guide *
With charm, erudition, humour and passion, the world's favourite natural history broadcaster documents some of his expeditions from the late 1950s onwards * Sunday Express *
This book is a wondrous reminder of Attenborough's pioneering role and the often hilarious difficulties he faced. . A century ago, we learnt about exotic creatures from intrepid explorers in pith helmets. Now we learn from slick, professional TV presenters. David Attenborough has led the way from one style to the other and this book is full of delightful tales from the period of transition. * Daily Express *
An adventure that sparked a lifetime's commitment to the planet * The Lady *
Fascinating * OK! *
With his usual charm and generosity, Attenborough allows us along for the ride * Irish Examiner *
An in-depth look at the beloved naturalist's momentous voyage made in his youth across the globe * Woman's Weekly *
A beautifully written book . . . it retains all the trademark Attenborough magic. * WI Magazine *
In his May 2018 introduction to these books first published in the early '60s, the great broadcaster naturalist recalls a much changed planet . . . But Attenborough's lust for all types of life remains undimmed as in those distant days * RTE Guide *
Sir David Attenborough is a broadcaster and naturalist whose television career is now in its seventh decade. After studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge and a brief stint in publishing, he joined the BBC. Since the launch of his famous Zoo Quest series in 1954 he has surveyed almost every aspect of life on earth and brought it to the viewing public. His latest programme, Blue Planet II, was the most-watched nature documentary of all time.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781473666641 |
| ISBN 10 | 1473666643 |
| Title | Journeys to the Other Side of the World |
| Author | Sir David Attenborough |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2018-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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