The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
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Lofting, Hugh, 1886-1947
English
"The Story of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting is a children's novel published in 1920. When a kindly physician learns to speak with animals, he abandons his failing medical practice to become a veterinarian. His new calling leads him on an extraordinary voyage to Africa to cure a monkey epidemic. Along the way, he faces shipwrecks, imprisonment, p...
the first in a beloved series, though it has sparked controversy for its colonial-era themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Hill
3 months agoOnce I began reading, the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. I will be reading more from this author.
Richard Martin
2 months agoAs a long-time reader of this genre, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. An excellent read overall.
Carol Davis
5 months agoFor a digital edition, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. Highly recommended for everyone.
Ashley Walker
5 months agoAfter hearing about this multiple times, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
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Brian Nelson
2 months agoFrom start to finish, the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. An impressive piece of work.