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| author = [[Gerald Durrell]] |
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| publisher = [[Rupert Hart-Davis]] |
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| ⚫ | '''''The Bafut Beagles''''' by British naturalist [[Gerald Durrell]] tells the story of Durrell's 1949 expedition to the [[British Cameroon|Cameroons]] collecting animals for zoos, made with Kenneth Smith.<ref>[http://tucson.halversen.com/read/bafut.html The Bafut Beagles]</ref> Published in 1954, it was Durrell's third book for popular audiences. |
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Published in 1954, it was Durrell's first book for popular audiences, and helped launch his succesful writing career. |
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The book portray the Fon mostly in a humorous fashion, discussing his [[polygamy]], [[anglophile]] perspective, and high tolerance for [[alcoholic beverage|alcohol]], but also in more flattering ways. The Fon awarded Durrell the ceremonial dress and staff during his second expedition. The Fon, although not named, was [[Achirimbi II]]. |
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Latest revision as of 14:47, 3 July 2024
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| Author | Gerald Durrell |
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| Publisher | Rupert Hart-Davis |
Publication date | 1954 |
The Bafut Beagles by British naturalist Gerald Durrell tells the story of Durrell's 1949 expedition to the Cameroons collecting animals for zoos, made with Kenneth Smith.[1] Published in 1954, it was Durrell's third book for popular audiences.
Particularly notable was his depiction of a native ruler, the Fon of Bafut, who proved so popular that Durrell visited him again in A Zoo in My Luggage. The book portray the Fon mostly in a humorous fashion, discussing his polygamy, anglophile perspective, and high tolerance for alcohol, but also in more flattering ways. The Fon awarded Durrell the ceremonial dress and staff during his second expedition. The Fon, although not named, was Achirimbi II.