Isbn: 9781472226358 - our zoo (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. When George Mottershead moved to the village of Upton-by-Chester in 1930 to realise his dream of opening a zoo without bars, his four-year-old daughter June had no idea how extraordinary her life would become. Soon her best friend was a chimpanzee called Mary, lion cubs and parrots were vying for her attention in the kitchen, and finding a bear tucked up in bed was no more unusual than talking to a tapir about granny's lemon curd. Pelican, penguin or polar bear - for June, they were simply family. The early years were not without their obstacles for the Mottersheads. They were shunned by the local community, bankruptcy threatened and then World War Two began. Nightly bombing raids turned the dream into a nightmare and finding food for the animals became a constant challenge. Yet George's resilience, resourcefulness and tenacity eventually paid off. Now over 80 years since June first set foot in the echoing house, Chester Zoo has achieved worldwide renown. Here, in her enthralling memoir, June Mottershead chronicles the heartbreak, the humour, the trials and triumphs, above all the characters, both human and animal, who shaped her childhood. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

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Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A wonderfully nostalgic memoir detailing the fascinating lives of the working class family behind the phenomenally successful Chester Zoo.

Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Until I brought friends back from school, I didn't realize that most people didn't have baby lions in their bedrooms when they were sick or bring parrots into the house to avoid catching cold. Chester Zoo, among the top 10 zoos globally, houses over 11,000 animals and 400 species, making it Britain's most visited wildlife attraction. Unlike other zoos, Chester Zoo was founded by one working-class man with a lifelong dream: to create a zoo without bars. June Mottorshead was just four when her father, George, moved the family to Upton, near Chester, to pursue his vision. With no nearby children to play with--her sister Muriel was ten years older--June's friends became the animals. Her closest companion was an orphaned chimpanzee her sister had hand-reared, and for six years, they were inseparable. June soon became the face of Chester Zoo, with photos of her cuddling lion cubs and interacting with various animals making headlines. When World War II began in 1939, and many staff members went to war, June, at just 13, stepped up as head keeper. Managing the zoo during wartime was challenging; despite rationing, the animals still needed to be fed, and all had to be secured indoors when air raid sirens sounded. Now in her eighties, June shares her family's legacy and the story of Chester Zoo.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.