Description: The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting (1948, Hardcover) illustrated, 172 pages. As is pre-owned vintage, in worn condition as shown.John Doolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedgehog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals — a talent that comes in handy, since he prefers treating animals, rather than humans, as his patients.One day, a mysterious call summons him to Africa, where a serious epidemic has spread among the monkey population. Of course, the good doctor sets out immediately with some of his best friends — Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others. Along the way, they’re joined by new acquaintances, including the pushmi-pullyu, a remarkable creature that has a head at both ends of its body."Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly, and enthusiastic doctor/naturalist and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important," said renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.An entertaining classic that has charmed readers of all ages for generations, Hugh Lofting's timeless tale is accompanied by 27 of his own delightful illustrations.
Price: 4.25 USD
Location: Chatham, Massachusetts
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Hugh Lofting
Publisher: J. B. Lippincott & Co.
Topic: Classics
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
