David Attenborough 2 Books Collection Set - Adventures & Journeys - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:. Adventures of a Young Naturalist. Journeys to the Other Side of the World. Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124119218. Publisher: Two Roads. Overview. This two-book paperback collection gathers Sir David Attenborough's own accounts of the expeditions that launched his extraordinary career, long before he became the world's most trusted voice on the natural world. Written with warmth, wit and the same curiosity that defines his broadcasting, these memoirs follow a young naturalist across continents in search of rare animals, remote cultures and unforgettable landscapes, offering readers a personal, first-hand window into the making of a broadcasting legend and lifelong conservationist.. About the Books. Adventures of a Young Naturalist recounts the 1954 Zoo Quest expeditions, when a young television presenter named David Attenborough was sent to track down rare animals for London Zoo while filming the journey for the BBC. He stayed with local tribes, pursued Komodo dragons in Indonesia, giant anteaters in Guyana, and armadillos in Paraguay, battling unpredictable weather, difficult terrain and memorable wildlife encounters along the way. Its companion volume, Journeys to the Other Side of the World, follows Attenborough further afield to Madagascar, New Guinea, the Pacific Islands and Australia's Northern Territory. Alongside remarkable species such as birds of paradise, chameleons and sifakas, this volume documents rarely seen...