
Vet at the End of the Earth
Adventures with Animals in the South Atlantic
By: Jonathan Hollins
Paperback | 3 December 2024
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The role of resident vet in the British Overseas Territories of the Falklands, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha and Ascension encompasses the complexities of caring for the world's oldest land animal - a 200-year-old giant tortoise - and MoD mascots at the Falklands airbase; pursuing mystery creatures and invasive microorganisms; relocating herds of reindeer; and rescuing animals in extraordinarily rugged landscapes, from subtropical cloud forests to volcanic cliff faces.
Hugely entertaining and affectionate, Jonathan Hollins's tales of island vetting are not only full of ingenuity and astounding fauna - they are also steeped in the unique local cultures, history and peoples of the islands, far removed from the hustle of continental life.
Industry Reviews
'Delightful. This warm-hearted book makes you full of admiration for Hollins's spirit of adventure, and for his commitment to the animals he cares for' Daily Mail
'There is much to love, with each chapter a vignette of island life... all against a backdrop of spectacular remoteness' Daily Telegraph
'An amusing account of being a vet in the most remote settlements in the world... The author's bonhomie makes [for] an engaging read' Financial Times
'A delightful, fascinating and entertaining book, ideal for anyone with a passion for the wild and natural world, and who dreams of escapism, adventure and challenge' Dr Hilary Jones, MBE
'Entertaining... [Hollins] writes with wit' Daily Express
'A Great Veterinary Adventure set in the wilds of the South Atlantic - highly recommended!' Gareth Steel, author of Never Work with Animals
'Charming descriptions of a life well led on the fringes; vividly told with compassion and humour' Jonathan C Slaght, author of Owls of the Eastern Ice
'An amusing account of being a vet in the most remote settlements in the world... the author's bonhomie makes the book an engaging read' Financial Times
ISBN: 9780715655542
ISBN-10: 071565554X
Published: 3rd December 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 368
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Duckworth
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9
Weight (kg): 0.32
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