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Nicholas Drayson

Autore di A Guide to the Birds of East Africa

5 opere 864 membri 86 recensioni 1 preferito

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Nicholas Drayson, a writer and naturalist, was formerly a curator at the National Museum in Canberra, Australia.

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Informazioni generali

Nome canonico
Drayson, Nicholas
Data di nascita
1954
Sesso
male
Nazionalità
UK (England)
Australia
Luogo di residenza
England, UK
Kenya
Australia
Attività lavorative
naturalist
writer

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A good choice to begin 2024, this is a humorous and memorable little book. The story takes place in Kenya where Mr. Malik, now retired, takes part in a weekly bird-walk. It has caused him to learn alot about Kenya's birds and he always looks forward to the next week's walk. In truth he's had a longtime crush on the leader, Rose Mbikwa.

To shy Mr. Malik's dismay one day the handsome, wealthy and oh- so-sure-of-himself Harry Khan shows up for the walk. Khan was a classmate of Mr. Malik, and was his tormentor. It doesn't take long for both men to reveal they will be asking Rose to the social event of the year held by Mr. Malik's club. Other members get involved and create a bird related contest to reduce the two suitor's to one.… (altro)
 
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clue | 74 altre recensioni | Jan 1, 2024 |
Much more than a field guide of the birds of East Africa, More an examination of Kenyon culture; with an emphasis on love. All kinds of love.Love young & old, gay or straight. Between parents and their children or Love between black white & brown. An absolute gem of a book !
 
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kevinkevbo | 74 altre recensioni | Jul 14, 2023 |
I enjoyed the book. Mr Malik while not showy like Harry Khan managed to achieve his aim.
 
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JevKim | 74 altre recensioni | Apr 22, 2022 |
Not a bird guide but a charming tale set in Kenya.
 
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John5918 | 74 altre recensioni | Sep 7, 2021 |

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Opere
5
Utenti
864
Popolarità
#29,637
Voto
3.9
Recensioni
86
ISBN
43
Lingue
6
Preferito da
1

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