Name: The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle
Price: 435.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Hugh Lofting
ISBN: 9781725577237

Type

Physical Book

Author

Hugh Lofting

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

218

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.33 kg.

ISBN13

9781725577237

Synopsis "The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle"

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books to be published, coming out in 1922. It is nearly five times as long as its predecessor and the writing style is pitched at a more mature audience. The scope of the novel is vast; it is divided into six parts and the illustrations are also more sophisticated. It won the Newbery Medal for 1923. The original edition contains several derogatory terms for Africans that are removed from modern editions in certain countries. Some illustrations have also been removed. Doctor Dolittle, the veterinarian who can actually talk to animals, sets sail on the high seas for new adventures with Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Chee-Chee the monkey, and young Tommy Stubbins. Together they travel to Spidermonkey Island, brave a shipwreck, and meet the incredible Great Glass Sea Snail. Includes vintage illustration!

Hugh Lofting

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Hugh John Lofting was an English writer and civil engineer who created the character of Doctor Dolittle —one of the classics of children's literature. After serving in World War I, where he was seriously injured, he and his family moved to Connecticut in the U.S.

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