Following the success of the original Zoo Quest expeditions,in the late 1950s onwards the young David Attenborough embarked on further travels in a very different part of the world.
From Madagascar and New Guinea to the Pacific Islands and the Northern Territory of Australia,he and his cameraman companion were aiming to record not just the wildlife,but the way of life of some of the indigenous people of these regions,whose traditions had never been encountered by most of the British public before.
From the land divers of Pentecost Island and the sing-sings of New Guinea,to a Royal Kava ceremony on Tonga and the ancient art of the Northern Territory,it is a journey like no other.
Alongside these remarkable cultures he encounters paradise birds,chameleons,sifakas and many more animals in some of the most unique environments on the planet.
Written with David Attenborough's characteristic charm,humour and warmth,Journeys to the Other Side of the World is an inimitable adventure among people,places and the wildest of wildlife.
Publisher: John Murray PressISBN: 9781473666672Number of pages: 432Weight: 360 gDimensions: 198 x 130 x 36 mm
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'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'- The 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.'- The Daily Express
'Engaging and evocative but ultimately poignant... Attenborough is a fine writer and storyteller'- The Irish Times
'An adventure that sparked a lifetime's commitment to the planet'- The Lady
'Fascinating'- OK!
Sir David Attenborough
David Attenborough's 60-year career with the BBC has established him as one of the UK's most-loved broadcasters,and the Life series,which he writes and hosts,has helped to form a comprehensive survey of all life on the planet.
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