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Old 18-02-2008, 10:30 AM
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Re: Wildlife Novels

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Originally Posted by Goatboy View Post
This thread has reminded me of a book I had as a kid. It was a collection of short stories all based on the animal world. It was so wonderful, I wish I still had it. My favourite was the Kipling story, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. In fact it may have been that story that sparked my interest in wildlife.

I also love the James Herriot books. Though as an exiled Yorkshire man they make me feel homesick.
James Herriot,,,AKA Alf Wight cured my poorly pet rat when I was a small boy,,

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