Myself And Other Animals

This is a thoughtful non-fiction memoir collection from a celebrated conservationist and naturalist. Its central thread is a life spent observing the animal world, landscapes, and the people who share them. The intended readers are adults who love nature writing, travel memoirs, and biographical history, and who appreciate a warm, witty, and reflective tone. Content is presented as a carefully woven mosaic drawn from unpublished autobiographies, uncollected pieces, and previously published extracts, with a new foreword by a royal patron and a contemporary introduction. Readers are guided through a life that moves from India to England and finally to sunlit Corfu, with a memorable Australian trip touching the Great Barrier Reef, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. The prose blends affectionate family tributes with animal anecdotes, offering a vivid, unvarnished look at a lifelong commitment to conservation, curiosity, and storytelling. The reading experience is story-led and reflective, driven by lyrical observations of wildlife and place. The book invites you to move through decades of experience—humor alongside heartbreak, science alongside wonder—without spoilers, letting you savor the voice behind a beloved body of work. It’s approachable, engaging, and deeply human, making complex ideas about nature and conservation feel intimate and accessible. - A mosaic of unpublishe