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‘Animals’ compiles a lively selection of animal stories from renowned authors, including Gerald Durrell, Henry Williamson, Jack London, Herman Melville, and James Herriot. The volume spans wilderness adventures, farmyard tales, and literary portraits of pets, each accompanied by playful black‑and‑white illustrations. It offers readers a varied look at the animal world through suspense, humor, and touching human‑animal relationships.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Sheila Burnford
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